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Y24 CRY

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,516 mi
Last recorded88,516 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 CRY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 88,516 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 88,516 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 87,510 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

TPMS light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2024 82,108 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

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

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

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

Steel wheels fitted to front with matched tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2023 64,318 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to the sidewall but not exposing the cords

Offside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall but not exposing the cords

Fail 15 Mar 2023 64,318 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Covers fitted masking testable items

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to the sidewall but not exposing the cords

Offside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall but not exposing the cords

Pass 12 Mar 2022 49,465 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,433 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,808 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 35,936 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 35,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 30,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 13,232 miles

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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Y24 CRY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 Y24 CRY, 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 Y24 CRY registered?

Y24 CRY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is Y24 CRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y24 CRY 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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