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YH12 YWD

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,630 mi
Last recorded155,630 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2024 155,630 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 144,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 141,689 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2019 133,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 127,745 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 120,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit /nail in tyre

rear differential oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,149 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 YWD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

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

Is YH12 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 YWD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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