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ND61 YSR

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,976 mi
Last recorded127,976 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 YSR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 127,976 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 127,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded swelling and corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded swelling and corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 95,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 84,786 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 84,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2021 77,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2020 76,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,163 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 74,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,664 miles

both rear tyres on 3-4mm at parts

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,487 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 34,392 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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ND61 YSR is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND61 YSR, 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 ND61 YSR registered?

ND61 YSR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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