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YT12 OZG

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,809 mi
Last recorded190,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 OZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 190,809 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 183,651 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 157,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 131,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 122,873 miles

Nearside DRL not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside DRL not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,792 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both nearside and offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 111,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both nearside and offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,821 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 101,820 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,153 miles

Front brake discs scored/worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm,225/45/17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs scored/worn

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,348 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 49,346 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,987 miles

Advise on rear tyres

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

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 OZG is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT12 OZG, 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 YT12 OZG registered?

YT12 OZG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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