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YB12 ZVT

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,044 mi
Last recorded118,044 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 ZVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 118,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 118,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,756 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 101,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,565 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,139 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 60,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,943 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge (raised tread)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 51,943 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge (raised tread)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,486 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,740 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 ZVT is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

YB12 ZVT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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