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YE12 HLU

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,381 mi
Last recorded162,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HLU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 162,381 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 162,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 155,609 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 147,214 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 139,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 132,734 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 132,733 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 125,008 miles

slight leak on all shockers

Pass 3 Jun 2020 114,144 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 101,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 86,426 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 69,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 46,034 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 26,156 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 HLU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue 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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

YE12 HLU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is YE12 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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