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YK12 RUH

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,881 mi
Last recorded93,881 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 93,881 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 86,378 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 82,344 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 82,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 82,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 81,105 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 79,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,743 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 75,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,479 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 54,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,224 miles

o/s/r tyre worn down on inner edge

stone chip atb the top of screen

Fail 13 Apr 2015 35,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r tyre worn down on inner edge

stone chip atb the top of screen

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 RUH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver 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 RUH, 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

How do I check the history of YK12 RUH?

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What year was YK12 RUH registered?

YK12 RUH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 RUH safe to buy?

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