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YG12 UUX

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UUX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 83,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,241 miles

Nearside headlamp full of condensation

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,071 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel is damaged but repair is welded.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,403 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel has a weld repair

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

Pass 31 May 2019 64,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,605 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 59,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 57,779 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 57,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside out (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 48,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,312 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 UUX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

YG12 UUX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YG12 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UUX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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