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YA12 XSR

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,632 mi
Last recorded114,632 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 114,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also kerb damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 108,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer/inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 97,526 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,783 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 92,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,503 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 40,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,888 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 XSR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

YA12 XSR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is YA12 XSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 XSR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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