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YAZ 557

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,475 mi
Last recorded122,475 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAZ 557
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 122,475 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 106,715 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 106,715 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 100,104 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,284 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 75,749 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 66,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,323 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,974 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,486 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside, inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

no emission results recorded.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,450 miles

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

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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YAZ 557 is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YAZ 557, 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 YAZ 557 registered?

YAZ 557 is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is YAZ 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAZ 557 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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