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YH12 VBM

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,799 mi
Last recorded149,799 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VBM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 149,799 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 149,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 145,024 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 133,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack has hop up and down

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 133,880 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))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack has hop up and down

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 123,286 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,933 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,814 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted.

n/s/r shocker bump stop and dust cover seperated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,123 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,142 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,875 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

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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YH12 VBM is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH12 VBM, 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 YH12 VBM registered?

YH12 VBM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 VBM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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