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YE12 KXS

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,498 mi
Last recorded124,498 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 KXS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 124,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,741 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 109,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,156 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 83,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,361 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 68,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake efficiency low on nearside rear, handbrake needs adjustment / repair

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 49,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 38,486 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 KXS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

YE12 KXS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is YE12 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 KXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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