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YF12 XPW

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,861 mi
Last recorded123,861 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XPW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 123,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 118,551 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,275 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,977 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,034 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 97,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 37,724 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 71,820 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,815 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 54,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,483 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,613 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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YF12 XPW is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 XPW registered?

YF12 XPW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is YF12 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 XPW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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