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YG12 TYX

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,749 mi
Last recorded123,749 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 123,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,397 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 122,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Breather Pipe Damaged

Nearside Rear Reverse Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorbers, Bump Stops & Dust Covers Missing

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Oil Leaks, Unable To Fully Inspect Due To Rain Water Over Components (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 118,492 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working When Nearside Rear Fog Lamp Operated (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Breather Pipe Damaged

Nearside Rear Reverse Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorbers, Bump Stops & Dust Covers Missing

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Oil Leaks, Unable To Fully Inspect Due To Rain Water Over Components (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 112,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

plastic recirculating pipe on front of engine slightly broken

Fail 18 Feb 2023 112,429 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

plastic recirculating pipe on front of engine slightly broken

Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,563 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,531 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 97,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 87,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,323 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,480 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,734 miles

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edges and starting to distort.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,355 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 TYX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

YG12 TYX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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