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YE12 HRW

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,198 mi
Last recorded102,198 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 102,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light is steamed (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,151 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 94,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,637 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,610 miles

emission is too clean to test

Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,088 miles

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

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

emission is too clean to test

Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,088 miles

Rear Tailgate insecure does not close (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

emission is too clean to test

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,780 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 77,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 42,699 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 23,133 miles

off side front tyre has small cut

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 HRW 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 78.6%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

YE12 HRW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is YE12 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HRW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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