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YB12 HFE

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,976 mi
Last recorded129,976 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 129,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 118,952 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 24 Aug 2023 112,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,536 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,225 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp on upper most set limits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 37,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Two places (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp on upper most set limits

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 22,485 miles

both front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,735 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 18,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HFE 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 YB12 HFE, 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 YB12 HFE registered?

YB12 HFE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is YB12 HFE safe to buy?

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