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YK12 LUJ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,510 mi
Last recorded118,510 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 118,510 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, unable to check certain parts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll linkage bent and has signs of fouling (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2024 107,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll linkage bent and has signs of fouling (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened linkage bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2023 101,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 96,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,024 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,765 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,777 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)

offside front tyre bald on outer edge.

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 LUJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

YK12 LUJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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