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YC12 ZCV

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,823 mi
Last recorded113,823 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 113,823 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 113,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 104,187 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 95,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 89,040 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 83,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside rear coil spring suspect. Unable to get a good line of sight to assess due to undertrays and suspension arms. Further investigation required.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Long handbrake travel, doesn't hit the stop yet.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 71,827 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 71,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 64,699 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 18 May 2018 64,699 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2017 56,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,273 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 43,273 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,715 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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YC12 ZCV is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC12 ZCV, 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 YC12 ZCV registered?

YC12 ZCV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZCV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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