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YE12 LPX

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,255 mi
Last recorded120,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 120,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 105,951 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2023 95,887 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,071 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,978 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 87,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,217 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,930 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,326 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,125 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 42,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 23,888 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 23,888 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 16,866 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 LPX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

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

Is YE12 LPX safe to buy?

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