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YE12 MYR

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,933 mi
Last recorded122,933 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 122,933 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 113,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,460 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 22 Feb 2023 93,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen is chipped in drivers area.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen is chipped in drivers area.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,612 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,150 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 22,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre badly perished

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 MYR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

YE12 MYR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is YE12 MYR safe to buy?

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