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YK12 UGA

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,481 mi
Last recorded160,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 UGA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 160,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 136,988 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2022 133,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,166 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 119,166 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 105,851 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 105,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,604 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,184 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 UGA is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGA, 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 UGA registered?

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

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