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YE12 MVM

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,235 mi
Last recorded54,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 54,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,585 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 51,585 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,337 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 48,334 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Day time running light not working

Offside Front Fog light broken

Pass 9 Jun 2022 43,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 36,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,820 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear of vehicle, unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belts.

Low diesel emitter.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,442 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,017 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 24,017 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,670 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 MVM is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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