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YF12 YYD

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,502 mi
Last recorded108,502 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 108,502 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And long travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 108,444 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And long travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 101,994 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 101,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 99,577 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 99,577 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 92,262 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,984 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,143 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 67,047 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 62,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YYD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

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

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