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OR12 ZYA

2018 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,414 mi
Last recorded63,414 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOR12 ZYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,414 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 56,465 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,230 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 42,208 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,239 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 34,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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OR12 ZYA is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OR12 ZYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OR12 ZYA?

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What year was OR12 ZYA registered?

OR12 ZYA is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2018.

Is OR12 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OR12 ZYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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