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YE12 NCJ

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,223 mi
Last recorded143,223 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 143,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 138,388 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 138,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe disc to small (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe disc to small (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,153 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 127,143 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,501 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 72,322 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 57,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 57,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 44,437 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 32,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 11,964 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 NCJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

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

Is YE12 NCJ safe to buy?

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