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YE12 NHJ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,648 mi
Last recorded101,648 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 101,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted RIM DAMAGED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 101,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted RIM DAMAGED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel rim damaged

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 90,374 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 78,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 78,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,752 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,102 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges of treads

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 16 May 2018 46,690 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low on inner edges of treads

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers 2.43mm remaining

Pass 18 May 2017 42,073 miles

both front tyres wearing very slightly lower on inner edges of tread

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 13 May 2017 41,951 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s side repeater (wing mirror) (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing very slightly lower on inner edges of tread

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 May 2016 35,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 27,960 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 NHJ 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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

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

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