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YE12 KYJ

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,222 mi
Last recorded134,222 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 134,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 134,201 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,170 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2023 134,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,247 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,192 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted

Rear Both side tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth.

Pass 13 May 2016 62,980 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 20 May 2015 42,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 May 2015 42,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 KYJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 KYJ registered?

YE12 KYJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is YE12 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 KYJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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