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YF12 XMH

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,041 mi
Last recorded104,041 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XMH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 104,041 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 104,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 96,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn bald edges no cords/ply exposed at time small cuts

Offside number plate lamp dull

Rear Upper radius arms outer bushes slight deterioration

Rear both rear tyres wear inner and have nails in

Pass 2 May 2023 85,756 miles

Front Brake discs surface scored

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside number plate bulb dull

Pass 11 May 2022 77,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre wear 2.8mm and worn edges

Offside Rear tyre wear 2.5mm

Pass 6 May 2021 70,942 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 70,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2020 64,467 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,795 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 57,794 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspect front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,774 miles

No emissions detected when tested

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,100 miles

Both front tyres feathered on edges - possible under inflation.

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 XMH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF12 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

YF12 XMH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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