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YC12 ZPS

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 95,401 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 95,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 87,903 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 66,078 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,550 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 58,550 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 36,036 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to deteriorate on inside edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre starting to deteriorate on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner Tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,502 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 ZPS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS registered?

YC12 ZPS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is YC12 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZPS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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