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YH12 YDS

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,135 mi
Last recorded113,135 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YDS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,135 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 113,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 109,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,581 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,698 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,698 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,656 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,160 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants

Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,143 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,422 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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YH12 YDS is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 YDS registered?

YH12 YDS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is YH12 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 YDS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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