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YK12 NAE

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,463 mi
Last recorded66,463 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NAE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 66,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,819 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,100 miles

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 7 Mar 2022 57,099 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,303 miles

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Mar 2021 52,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 27 Feb 2020 50,262 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated/delaminated (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 37,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,675 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 NAE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NAE, 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 NAE registered?

YK12 NAE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is YK12 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 NAE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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