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YE12 JXK

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 111,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 111,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 97,389 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2024 97,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2023 86,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 77,907 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 77,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 67,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2020 60,581 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,213 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Fail 29 Aug 2019 55,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge at outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Slight wear starting at N/S/R tyre inner tread edge

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,212 miles

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

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

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 JXK 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 66.7%.

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 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 JXK, 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 JXK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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