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YK12 NNF

2012 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,665 mi
Last recorded173,665 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NNF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 173,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 169,241 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 162,969 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 151,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 151,278 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 146,083 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 146,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 133,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,836 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,956 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 124,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,910 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,209 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit is of incorrect type

Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,994 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,742 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 NNF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NNF, 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 NNF registered?

YK12 NNF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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