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YE12 HLO

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,273 mi
Last recorded124,273 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HLO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 124,273 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2026 124,272 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2025 104,782 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,509 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,842 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2022 72,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 45,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,949 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 19,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,333 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 HLO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HLO, 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

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What year was YE12 HLO registered?

YE12 HLO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is YE12 HLO safe to buy?

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