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YE12 LWA

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,197 mi
Last recorded118,197 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 118,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 118,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower curved arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower curved arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2025 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower curved arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower curved arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2024 102,216 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 May 2024 102,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2023 93,752 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 93,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 93,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 85,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 85,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear of 2 arms, ball joint loose into hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake performance under half expected reading, offside also poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge -2mm, inner edge also bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 78,313 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 73,775 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2019 65,194 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 51,751 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

abnormal wear on rear tyres.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 May 2017 44,486 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 44,486 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 38,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 25,153 miles

Both front tyres tread bald on outer edges

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 LWA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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