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MW61 VYR

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,768 mi
Last recorded146,768 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 VYR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 146,768 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 141,579 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 135,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 130,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,763 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 84,925 miles

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

full engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer edge and scalloped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin touching sensor (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer edge and scalloped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

handbrake high

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,399 miles

Coolant level low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No emissions detected.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MW61 VYR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MW61 VYR, 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 MW61 VYR registered?

MW61 VYR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is MW61 VYR safe to buy?

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