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YT12 OUE

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,782 mi
Last recorded65,782 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 OUE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 65,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 64,274 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,337 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,076 miles

rear brake pads worn . brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,198 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,830 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

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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YT12 OUE is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT12 OUE, 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 YT12 OUE registered?

YT12 OUE is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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