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YC12 DJE

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,476 mi
Last recorded143,476 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DJE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 143,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Track rod slight damage (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 130,800 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 130,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 runflat @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 121,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,014 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 96,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 90,466 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,787 miles

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,381 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 58,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,233 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YC12 DJE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC12 DJE, 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 YC12 DJE registered?

YC12 DJE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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