MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
coolant low
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YE12 JAO safe to buy?
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