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YF12 UKB

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,421 mi
Last recorded135,421 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 UKB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 135,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body is slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2025 132,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 125,982 miles

General age related corrosion underneath.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 125,982 miles

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

General age related corrosion underneath.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,575 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 109,934 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,896 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 40,381 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,516 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 22,316 miles

Nearside front tyre outer worn

Offside front tyre outer wearing

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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YF12 UKB is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YF12 UKB, 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 YF12 UKB registered?

YF12 UKB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 UKB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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