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YG12 UJE

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,585 mi
Last recorded103,585 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,585 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 103,585 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 93,282 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement 245/35/18 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 92,328 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS!! (245/35x18 r/f) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 89,937 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,052 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 80,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 75,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,771 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,401 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,139 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,570 miles

offside front tyre perished and wearing on edges advise replacement

offside rear tyre perished

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 UJE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

YG12 UJE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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