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YA12 YCM

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,479 mi
Last recorded115,479 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YCM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 115,479 miles

Offside Front osf headlight has slight damage/crack

Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,191 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 109,262 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 225/4517 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 102,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/4017 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 225/4517 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,344 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,051 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,464 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 55,330 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 YCM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

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

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The MOT history for YA12 YCM 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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