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YG12 SYS

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,547 miles

Nearside Front head light has water ingress, beam pattern is good

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is badly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 98,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front head light has water ingress, beam pattern is good

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is badly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 92,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,821 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,887 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 77,284 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,608 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,994 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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YG12 SYS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YG12 SYS, 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 YG12 SYS registered?

YG12 SYS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is YG12 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 SYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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