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Y14 BLL

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,790 mi
Last recorded97,790 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 BLL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,790 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 90,125 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

two rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 77,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,861 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 61,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 61,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 51,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,368 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 42,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Handbrake warning light staying illuminated indicating brake system may need repair or adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 31,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y14 BLL is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 Y14 BLL, 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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Y14 BLL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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