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YH12 YZY

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,840 mi
Last recorded96,840 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 96,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Apr 2025 96,838 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 95,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 83,468 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,773 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,081 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,782 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,066 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 36,066 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,329 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 YZY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver 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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

YH12 YZY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 YZY 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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