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YK12 NKF

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,134 mi
Last recorded102,134 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 92,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,434 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 60,294 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,197 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Apr 2017 42,917 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,559 miles

Nearside Rear has nail in tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 26,318 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 NKF 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 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 NKF, 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 NKF registered?

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

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