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YH12 YUG

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,007 mi
Last recorded75,007 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,968 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,771 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 65,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 59,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,816 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,557 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,174 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 34,174 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,363 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,129 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 YUG 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 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 YUG, 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 YUG registered?

YH12 YUG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is YH12 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 YUG 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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