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YH12 YSR

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,796 mi
Last recorded109,796 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 109,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 100,063 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 96,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,119 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 91,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,116 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,442 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,890 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,399 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 YSR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YSR, 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 YSR registered?

YH12 YSR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 YSR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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