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AF12 ZYJ

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,133 mi
Last recorded151,133 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 151,133 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Jan 2019 150,028 miles

Central Front Upper has a stone chip

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 144,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,751 miles

Offside headlight wheel arch access panel is missing

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 117,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside headlight wheel arch access panel is missing

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in r/h/front tyre.l/h/front fog light glass cracked.smoke test too clean to read.

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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AF12 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF12 ZYJ, 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 AF12 ZYJ registered?

AF12 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is AF12 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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