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YP12 GZG

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,631 mi
Last recorded139,631 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 139,631 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 133,042 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 133,042 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,147 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Jan 2024 126,147 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Jan 2024 126,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Both rear shock dust covers insecure

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2023 119,848 miles

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

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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2022 114,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,501 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 103,635 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2018 96,978 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre + 2mm tread depth ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,829 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,633 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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YP12 GZG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YP12 GZG, 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 YP12 GZG registered?

YP12 GZG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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