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YE12 GXY

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 112,817 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 112,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both O/S and N/S (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 105,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 81,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,879 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,242 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,284 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GXY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

YE12 GXY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is YE12 GXY safe to buy?

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