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YK12 KJF

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,959 mi
Last recorded120,959 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 120,959 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2025 120,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,609 miles

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

Nearside hand brake just met requirements

under body covered

Pass 20 Mar 2023 95,720 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 86,921 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 46,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 20,019 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 18,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,551 miles

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

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 KJF is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KJF, 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 YK12 KJF registered?

YK12 KJF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 KJF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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