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YR12 NVC

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,121 mi
Last recorded95,121 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 95,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,725 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 91,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,129 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,683 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired sweating, not visible leaking (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 78,624 miles

Emissions not tested all reading excessively out of range. test stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired sweating, not visible leaking (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,225 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 59,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,593 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YR12 NVC is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR12 NVC, 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

How do I check the history of YR12 NVC?

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What year was YR12 NVC registered?

YR12 NVC is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 NVC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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