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YF12 XTW

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,242 mi
Last recorded123,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 123,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 123,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 116,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,741 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 110,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,628 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm

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

Offside Rear tyre central tread slightly feathered/ out of shape

Fail 13 Jul 2023 101,628 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack arm

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

Offside Rear tyre central tread slightly feathered/ out of shape

Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,297 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 87,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 80,977 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,568 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,892 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jan 2019 58,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,802 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,811 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 XTW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XTW, 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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YF12 XTW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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