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YE12 KXO

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 99,189 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint has leaked grease

Fail 19 Jan 2026 99,162 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint has leaked grease

Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer cv joint has leaked grease

Fail 23 Dec 2024 95,823 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer cv joint has leaked grease

Pass 15 Jan 2024 95,044 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 95,044 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 92,156 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 86,808 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also low on tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,610 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised presenter to change right away as it is exactly on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays and sidetrays fitted to vehicle obscuring inspection of components

Fail 22 Jul 2019 67,610 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised presenter to change right away as it is exactly on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays and sidetrays fitted to vehicle obscuring inspection of components

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,436 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 44,128 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,293 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have cracks in tread area (215/40 18 85y r/f)

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 KXO 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 64.7%.

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 KXO, 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 KXO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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