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AK12 YLD

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YLD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 99,444 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 99,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 90,915 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 90,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 83,221 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 83,221 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,001 miles

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

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

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Fail 20 Jun 2023 75,001 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,861 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,005 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 61,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5 x bulges on inner sidewall , tyre also has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 55,678 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2019 48,583 miles

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

Offside Front Slight Misting To Edge Of Head Light Patton

Pass 25 May 2018 48,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 47,183 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2017 47,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,970 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,792 miles

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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AK12 YLD is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK12 YLD, 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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AK12 YLD is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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