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LD62 ZYJ

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,227 mi
Last recorded44,227 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 44,227 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,632 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 23,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,907 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 28,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pullarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 21,004 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 21,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 15,565 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 11,512 miles

Deep cut to O/S/R tyre tread

Fail 3 Apr 2017 11,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Deep cut to O/S/R tyre tread

Pass 5 Apr 2016 7,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 2,824 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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LD62 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD62 ZYJ, 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 LD62 ZYJ registered?

LD62 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 ZYJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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