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YH12 YGA

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,826 mi
Last recorded82,826 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YGA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 82,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,704 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2024 69,619 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,166 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,813 miles

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

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,795 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,486 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,750 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,732 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,197 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 YGA is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

YH12 YGA is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YH12 YGA safe to buy?

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