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YE12 FPU

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,778 mi
Last recorded131,778 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 131,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 122,604 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 121,626 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 121,624 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2023 118,815 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2022 106,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,853 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,995 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 87,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 79,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,996 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber weather shield insecre

Fail 30 Mar 2018 70,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear shockabsorber weather shield insecre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,716 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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YE12 FPU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE12 FPU, 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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YE12 FPU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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