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YA12 XXW

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,967 mi
Last recorded101,967 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,967 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 101,931 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,962 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,928 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 82,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,249 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,298 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,899 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,899 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,289 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 XXW 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 78.6%.

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 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 YA12 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

YA12 XXW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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