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YE12 OET

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,661 mi
Last recorded168,661 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 168,661 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 147,220 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil botth (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 133,187 miles

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 120,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,052 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,052 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 66,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,468 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,639 miles

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres just starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 31,490 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 OET 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 90.9%.

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 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 OET, 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 OET registered?

YE12 OET is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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