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YE12 LKA

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,139 mi
Last recorded102,139 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 102,139 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 102,126 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 98,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,971 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 90,227 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,995 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 53,024 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,076 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 38,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LKA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

YE12 LKA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is YE12 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LKA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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