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YF12 YUS

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,367 mi
Last recorded73,367 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 73,367 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,451 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 9 Jul 2024 69,449 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,117 miles

Both rear tyre treads very close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Fail 11 Jul 2023 65,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyre treads very close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,429 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Both rear tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Fail 27 Jul 2022 62,428 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Both rear tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 59,304 miles

All brake discs worn.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,170 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 55,170 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,166 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 53,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,061 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

offside outersill trim damaged

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

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 YUS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS registered?

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

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