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YH12 ZVZ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,807 mi
Last recorded136,807 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 136,807 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 132,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,046 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,171 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 118,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked around rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 107,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,217 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,802 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,502 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 ZVZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black 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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

YH12 ZVZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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