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YK12 MYY

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18/82Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 105,255 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/40/18/82Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18/82Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,941 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,467 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2023 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18/92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement [ 245/35/18/92Y ] (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 60,697 miles

ZERO EMMISSIONS - NO PRINTOUT

Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,860 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,918 miles

ZERO EMISSIONS READING....NO PRINT OUT

Pass 2 Mar 2018 38,215 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,810 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 16,499 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2015 12,776 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 MYY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MYY, 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 MYY registered?

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

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