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BT61 RYV

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 RYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,499 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 97,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2024 85,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,019 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 50,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,009 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,723 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 44,153 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,297 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 29,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BT61 RYV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT61 RYV, 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 BT61 RYV registered?

BT61 RYV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is BT61 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 RYV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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