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YK12 LHL

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,847 mi
Last recorded150,847 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LHL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 150,847 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 140,067 miles

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

parking brake requires attention

Fail 15 Nov 2024 140,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake requires attention

Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,507 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 130,462 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 123,003 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 123,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn knuckle rose bush (spring arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 106,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,333 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 96,333 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,766 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 65,766 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2017 47,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 41,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear inner edge n/side front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,337 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 LHL is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

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

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