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P4 YDO

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,497 mi
Last recorded40,497 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 YDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 40,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 37,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 34,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 31,484 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 30,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 28,815 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 27,155 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 26,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 24,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 21,415 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 19,302 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 11,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 8,626 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 8,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P4 YDO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P4 YDO, 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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What year was P4 YDO registered?

P4 YDO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is P4 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 YDO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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