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YK12 RAU

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,418 mi
Last recorded151,418 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 151,418 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 151,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 143,380 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2023 143,380 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 133,663 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 133,639 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 119,205 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under cover

Fail 24 Jun 2021 119,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under cover

Pass 26 Jun 2020 112,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,440 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,197 miles

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

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,786 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,760 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,314 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 RAU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RAU, 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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YK12 RAU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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