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YF12 XVG

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,340 mi
Last recorded147,340 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XVG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 147,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 147,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 141,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 134,237 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 134,237 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 123,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 108,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,330 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 97,330 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,063 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 81,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,289 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,296 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 39,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XVG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

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

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