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OY12 YWA

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,559 mi
Last recorded129,559 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 YWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 129,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 117,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 116,948 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 101,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust flex weakening

Fail 27 May 2022 101,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 245/35x18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust flex weakening

Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,904 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 83,784 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre RUNFLAT. 225/40 18 ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND CUT INSIDE EDGE. RUNFLAT 245/35 18 ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 67,913 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre RUNFLAT. 225/40 18 ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND CUT INSIDE EDGE. RUNFLAT 245/35 18 ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,478 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,065 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

damage to nearside rear bumper

Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,065 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

zero emissions detected

Fail 8 Feb 2017 40,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 31,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY12 YWA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 68,870 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 OY12 YWA, 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 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY12 YWA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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