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YA12 XJE

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,557 mi
Last recorded72,557 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XJE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake requires attention - only just met legal limit

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,124 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 69,124 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,080 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,262 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.5mm - 245/40 r17 91w - runflat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres beginning to wear on outer edges

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2018 45,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 3mm - 245/40 r17 91w runflat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,116 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,449 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YA12 XJE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YA12 XJE, 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 YA12 XJE registered?

YA12 XJE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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