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YF12 ZDR

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,326 mi
Last recorded120,326 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 120,326 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,219 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 2 Nov 2020 100,989 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on edges 225/45/17

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,187 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 67,187 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 58,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,276 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front fog light damaged.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front fog light damaged.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

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 ZDR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

YF12 ZDR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is YF12 ZDR safe to buy?

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