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YH12 ZFK

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,778 mi
Last recorded110,778 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 110,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also shock has a misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 110,778 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also shock has a misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 101,103 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 101,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 92,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 92,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,717 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 75,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 62,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,560 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped / Worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre, Inner Shoulder Worn.

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

Offside Rear Tyre, Inner Shoulder Worn.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 51,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35Y18R.f. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre, Worn On Inner Shoulder.

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

Offside Rear Tyre, Worn On Inner Shoulder.

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 51,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2. 215/40Y18R.f. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35Y18R.f. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre, Worn On Inner Shoulder.

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

Offside Rear Tyre, Worn On Inner Shoulder.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,167 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

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 ZFK is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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