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YE12 LFR

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,476 mi
Last recorded100,476 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF and OSF brake discs very worn (advise replacement ASAP) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edges (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR and OSR brake discs very worn (advise replacement ASAP) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,464 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror direction indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF and OSF brake discs very worn (advise replacement ASAP) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner and outer edges (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR and OSR brake discs very worn (advise replacement ASAP) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 80,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner and outer pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 70,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner and outer pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 53,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 50,411 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 50,411 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2017 47,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,774 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,790 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 LFR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

YE12 LFR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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