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YH12 ZWF

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,457 mi
Last recorded83,457 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZWF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,615 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 51,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,806 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,222 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,209 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre 2mm o/s/r tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 27,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f dip beam (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre 2mm o/s/r tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,326 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 ZWF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

YH12 ZWF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YH12 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 ZWF 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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