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YC12 ZXF

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,413 mi
Last recorded127,413 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 127,413 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wiring damaged

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

Offside Front top mount bolt missing

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively + rubbing on driveshaft (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear brake pad wiring damaged

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 8 Sep 2023 127,407 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low + damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. + low and worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad wiring damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low + worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount bolt missing

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively + rubbing on driveshaft (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear brake pad wiring damaged

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,062 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filter wiring loose

Fail 5 Sep 2022 103,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel filter wiring loose

Pass 4 Sep 2021 79,051 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,451 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 65,451 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 56,287 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 51,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,340 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 41,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,409 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,039 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 31,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZXF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

YC12 ZXF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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