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YK12 NRX

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,615 mi
Last recorded61,615 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NRX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,615 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 61,547 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced led (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 59,209 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2024 56,935 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 56,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 53,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 49,454 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,491 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Outer sill covers fitted restricting view

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,563 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,578 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 39,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,349 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 28,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers smearing the screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NRX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NRX, 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 NRX registered?

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

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