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YG12 UVJ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,001 mi
Last recorded167,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 167,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 162,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush movement on shaft (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 162,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush movement on shaft (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 155,405 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged (not to cords)

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside

Offside steering rack has play

Rear shock absorber covers broken

Fail 19 Mar 2024 155,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp wet inside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall damaged (not to cords)

Offside steering rack has play

Rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,184 miles

Offside steering rack has slight play

Rear shock absorber covers broken

Fail 16 Mar 2023 148,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside steering rack has slight play

Rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,777 miles

o/s/f inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2022 140,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,885 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 121,884 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,817 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 106,816 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,286 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 93,286 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/3518 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,927 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 UVJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

YG12 UVJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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