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YE12 NGG

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 78,009 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2025 78,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 75,202 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,222 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,272 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF STEERING ARM

Pass 21 Sep 2019 49,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 45,662 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 45,662 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 39,232 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 29 Nov 2016 33,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 30,292 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 21,778 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NGG is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 NGG, 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 NGG registered?

YE12 NGG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is YE12 NGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 NGG 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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