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YC12 ZFV

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,466 mi
Last recorded181,466 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2024 181,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 179,185 miles

Nearside Inner rack joint worn

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 162,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 148,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2019 140,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 131,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed at time of test (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed at time of test (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges

slight wear in both front shockers

Pass 8 May 2017 118,886 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 103,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,984 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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 ZFV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

YC12 ZFV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is YC12 ZFV safe to buy?

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