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MF62 GYB

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,971 mi
Last recorded117,971 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 GYB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 117,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 105,923 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 105,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 94,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 94,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,777 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 69,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 65,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,957 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R17 RUN FLAT

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,836 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 51,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,944 miles

Nearside Front Pad indicator wiring rubbing on wheel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn BALD inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn BALD inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,518 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,670 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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MF62 GYB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF62 GYB, 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 MF62 GYB registered?

MF62 GYB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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