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YK12 XHT

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 127,554 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 127,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 109,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 99,156 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 99,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 99,151 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 91,439 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

n/s washer poor.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 91,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s washer poor.

Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,245 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 75,668 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 75,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,346 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,630 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 42,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,935 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 XHT is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

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

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