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AY62 YFB

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,528 mi
Last recorded38,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YFB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,528 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,230 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 38,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2015 16,575 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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AY62 YFB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY62 YFB, 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 AY62 YFB registered?

AY62 YFB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is AY62 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 YFB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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