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YX12 TFJ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,420 mi
Last recorded78,420 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 TFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,966 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 70,966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,791 miles

offside steering rack play

Fail 1 Dec 2015 63,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside steering rack play

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YX12 TFJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YX12 TFJ, 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 YX12 TFJ registered?

YX12 TFJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is YX12 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 TFJ shows 7 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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