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YE12 MUO

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,190 mi
Last recorded135,190 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 135,190 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,067 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear shocker casing

Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,727 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 68,893 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 68,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 64,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,861 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 52,577 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 45,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 37,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 27,375 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 27,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MUO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

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

Is YE12 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 MUO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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