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YE12 MTU

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,324 mi
Last recorded146,324 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 146,324 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 143,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 140,728 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 137,602 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 135,257 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,245 miles

Nearside rear brake pad clip missing

Fail 24 Nov 2020 120,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear brake pad clip missing

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 88,044 miles

all tyres on legal limit , advise x4 tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 58,098 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2015 42,189 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 42,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MTU is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

YE12 MTU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is YE12 MTU safe to buy?

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