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FH61 DYX

2012 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,980 mi
Last recorded121,980 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 DYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,980 miles

Nearside Rear shock has a minor fluid leak

Offside Inner steering rack joint knocking and has play

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2026 121,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (link rod) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock has a minor fluid leak

Offside Inner steering rack joint knocking and has play

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2025 114,042 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 114,040 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 111,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 101,182 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 101,182 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,383 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,186 miles

LONG TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,927 miles

LONG TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,257 miles

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 74,257 miles

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

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,035 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 42,244 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,395 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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FH61 DYX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FH61 DYX, 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 FH61 DYX registered?

FH61 DYX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is FH61 DYX safe to buy?

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