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YA12 XOC

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,853 mi
Last recorded133,853 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XOC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 133,853 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 130,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 130,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,078 miles

Central Rear rear brake pads are worn close to the limit est 2mm

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2023 113,646 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2022 105,091 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 105,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,183 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 84,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,918 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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YA12 XOC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XOC, 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 YA12 XOC registered?

YA12 XOC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YA12 XOC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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