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YE12 JAO

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 129,135 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 129,110 miles

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

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level now as required (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 118,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 107,475 miles

Condensation in near side headlight

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2024 107,447 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Condensation in near side headlight

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 97,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,122 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked yellow with chalk

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

park brake lever has travel

Fail 27 May 2022 87,033 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked yellow with chalk

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

park brake lever has travel

Pass 29 May 2021 79,678 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 79,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 74,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,034 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,310 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 57,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 51,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 28,960 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 JAO is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

YE12 JAO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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