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YF12 YUE

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,815 mi
Last recorded108,815 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 108,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,226 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 101,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 92,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,461 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 84,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 77,606 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 77,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,285 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 70,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 - 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake screeching on RBT may require adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 57,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,256 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,742 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres +offside front tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,948 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 29,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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 YUE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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