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YK12 GJW

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,617 mi
Last recorded97,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GJW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 97,617 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,797 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,273 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,692 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 63,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,739 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,504 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,948 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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YK12 GJW is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YK12 GJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 GJW registered?

YK12 GJW is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 GJW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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