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YB12 XOY

2012 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XOY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 110,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low osr 4mm nsr 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 103,628 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 98,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,777 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,294 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 83,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,882 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,408 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,463 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 XOY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

YB12 XOY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is YB12 XOY safe to buy?

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