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YE12 NLA

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,754 mi
Last recorded65,754 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 65,754 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,865 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 54,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 44,512 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 15 May 2019 44,512 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 36,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 27,673 miles

Front tyres cracked on tread x2

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,965 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 18 Apr 2016 20,965 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 May 2015 17,255 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 NLA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

YE12 NLA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is YE12 NLA safe to buy?

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