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YB12 GVT

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,278 mi
Last recorded124,278 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 GVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,278 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 124,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 104,189 miles

Offside drl inop

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Sep 2021 104,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside drl inop

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,811 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Mist of oil on rear Diff

Nearside Front Head lamp has cover missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight chips in Zone Aand B of Windscreen

Under Trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,136 miles

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

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

covers fitted top and underside of car

Pass 22 Jun 2015 31,468 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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YB12 GVT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB12 GVT, 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 YB12 GVT registered?

YB12 GVT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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