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YG12 TNK

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,514 mi
Last recorded105,514 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TNK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 105,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 98,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,651 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,503 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 67,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,727 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,988 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,560 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 TNK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey 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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

YG12 TNK is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 TNK 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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