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YE55 JOX

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 JOX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 62,762 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in shoulder ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 62,762 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in shoulder ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 58,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,223 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 48,823 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,074 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 3 Dec 2019 43,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,485 miles

Handbrake performance just passed at 16%

Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,421 miles

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 20,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,127 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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YE55 JOX 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 YE55 JOX, 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 YE55 JOX registered?

YE55 JOX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is YE55 JOX safe to buy?

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