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YK12 VSD

2012 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,028 mi
Last recorded115,028 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VSD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 115,028 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2026 115,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 113,029 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 113,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,922 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 90,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,823 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on outside edge cord not exposed

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,696 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,083 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2016 55,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 28,296 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 VSD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

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

Is YK12 VSD safe to buy?

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