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YE12 JHF

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,731 mi
Last recorded111,731 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 JHF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 111,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 103,819 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has deep cut no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,073 miles

Condensation in headlamps

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 95,006 miles

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

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

Condensation in headlamps

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,996 miles

Both headlighs condensated

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 82,623 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 127,105 miles

O/S/R light condensated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,647 miles

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

water ingress o/s/r lamp

Pass 30 Jan 2019 103,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Requires tracking

movement o/s steering arm articulation joint

Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 31,547 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 JHF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JHF, 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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YE12 JHF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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