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YK12 LFU

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,709 mi
Last recorded105,709 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,022 miles

Nearside Front water ingress to headlamp

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 94,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,420 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Fail 2 Oct 2020 81,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread edge area just starting to expose ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and just about ON limits of wear in places

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S/F tyre worn near limit at outer tread edge area

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 74,547 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 74,547 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 59,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,991 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 24,196 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,551 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 LFU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YK12 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

YK12 LFU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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