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AJ12 YWX

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,850 mi
Last recorded202,850 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 202,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wall cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 193,761 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Front Inner brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2022 188,175 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2021 178,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 171,759 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 161,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 150,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,887 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 133,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 126,782 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 52,480 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,480 miles

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

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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AJ12 YWX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ12 YWX, 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 AJ12 YWX registered?

AJ12 YWX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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