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YG12 TKE

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,089 mi
Last recorded120,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 120,089 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 120,087 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,388 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 111,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 107,545 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 107,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,764 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,697 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,961 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 32,976 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 32,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,538 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,084 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 TKE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG12 TKE, 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 YG12 TKE registered?

YG12 TKE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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