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YE12 FTO

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,339 mi
Last recorded128,339 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FTO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 128,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2025 109,152 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,151 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,706 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 81,596 miles

Position lamp not working n/s and o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2021 72,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 54,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 44,216 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 33,039 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 May 2016 22,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in o,s,f, inner steering joint

Pass 6 May 2015 13,519 miles

Nearside front tyre outer scrubbing

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 FTO is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YE12 FTO, 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 YE12 FTO registered?

YE12 FTO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is YE12 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 FTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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