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YE12 LKD

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,379 mi
Last recorded127,379 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 127,379 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 116,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 116,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,631 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2024 108,631 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,620 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 98,620 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing osf nsf and osr 3 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,854 miles

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

n/s rear wheel rim damaged on inside face

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 56,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,083 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 28,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 17,796 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 LKD is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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