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YP12 WTL

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,176 mi
Last recorded84,176 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 WTL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,176 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 80,197 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.50.R 17 R.F.T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,215 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 70,910 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 63,745 miles

advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 27 Jan 2020 55,537 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 64,128 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,379 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 20,276 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 20,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,120 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 8,120 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WTL is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WTL, 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

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What year was YP12 WTL registered?

YP12 WTL is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is YP12 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 WTL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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