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YE12 NZT

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,959 mi
Last recorded50,959 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 43,105 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 38,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,764 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,176 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,741 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 21,201 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,333 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,764 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 NZT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

YE12 NZT is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YE12 NZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 NZT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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