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RK12 YAH

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,069 mi
Last recorded172,069 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 YAH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 172,069 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 161,903 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 161,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 9 Aug 2022 152,333 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing on extreme edges 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2022 151,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing on extreme edges 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,057 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2020 108,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 108,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image due to leds fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image due to leds fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,302 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,902 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH AROUND 4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,098 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut to cords but not in excess of 25mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both number plates.

rear wiper blade rubber split.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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RK12 YAH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK12 YAH, 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 RK12 YAH registered?

RK12 YAH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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