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YH12 XNL

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,756 mi
Last recorded88,756 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 88,756 miles

slight play and noise from o/s inner rack

Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,657 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake pads 3.5mm approx and rear brake pads 3mm approx

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 3mm on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front brake pads 3.5mm approx and rear brake pads 3mm approx

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 3mm on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2020 54,514 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 54,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,718 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 45,718 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 37,964 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,667 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,083 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 19,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f rack arm slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 XNL 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 YH12 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

YH12 XNL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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