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YF12 YDN

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,055 mi
Last recorded130,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 130,055 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 119,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 113,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 110,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,473 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 10 Jul 2019 97,937 miles

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 9 Jul 2019 97,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 14 Jun 2018 82,751 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,231 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn close to limit

slight crack in exhaust front pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,471 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 YDN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

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

Is YF12 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 YDN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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