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D8 KYY

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,324 mi
Last recorded142,324 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 KYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 142,324 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 122,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 58,436 miles

offside rear tyre valve is perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,814 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 49,621 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn at both edges.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,504 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,508 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 38,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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D8 KYY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 D8 KYY, 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 D8 KYY registered?

D8 KYY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is D8 KYY safe to buy?

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