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PN12 ZYA

2012 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,992 mi
Last recorded86,992 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 ZYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 86,992 miles

rear brake pads wearing low and slightly out of balance

Pass 10 Jan 2025 80,915 miles

near side front shock absorber leaking and weak

near side rear outer brake pad worn low

Pass 5 Jan 2024 73,919 miles

near side front shock absorber leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2022 65,765 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,482 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 58,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,950 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,281 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,711 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 32,216 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 32,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,685 miles

engine and under trays fited

Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,360 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 12,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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PN12 ZYA is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN12 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 14 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN12 ZYA registered?

PN12 ZYA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is PN12 ZYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 ZYA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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