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YC12 ZRO

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,764 mi
Last recorded134,764 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZRO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 134,764 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jun 2025 121,954 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2024 109,008 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 109,008 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 102,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,516 miles

Offside Front slight lag in operation

Fail 1 Sep 2022 94,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front slight lag in operation

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 83,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,868 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 56,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,065 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 ZRO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

YC12 ZRO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZRO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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