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YD12 VZS

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,781 mi
Last recorded92,781 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VZS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,781 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,630 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,396 miles

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2017 49,202 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,908 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,346 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2015 22,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,658 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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YD12 VZS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD12 VZS, 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

How do I check the history of YD12 VZS?

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What year was YD12 VZS registered?

YD12 VZS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YD12 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 VZS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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