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YF12 YTU

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 103,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres slight edge wear at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers juddering/smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 95,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers juddering/smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,562 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,287 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 15 Oct 2019 62,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,480 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs poor condition inner pad approaching limit

Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,341 miles

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,621 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 YTU is a 2012 BMW 120 in White 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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

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

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