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EK62 YFV

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,354 mi
Last recorded87,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 YFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 87,354 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 80,525 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 80,522 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hose being pinched by drop link bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,022 miles

Advise rear tyres 4mm tread depth

Fail 11 Dec 2023 73,022 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise rear tyres 4mm tread depth

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,818 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,035 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m + cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m + treads cracking

under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2018 35,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wearing 3 m/m + treads cracking with cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m + cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge +treads cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m + treads cracking

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,521 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,358 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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EK62 YFV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK62 YFV, 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 EK62 YFV registered?

EK62 YFV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is EK62 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 YFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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