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YC12 ZJV

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,053 mi
Last recorded89,053 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 89,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Rear bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 89,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Rear bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,918 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 75,917 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 57,925 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 51,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 38,064 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,135 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 ZJV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

YC12 ZJV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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