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NJ62 YLX

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 YLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 139,462 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,966 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 110,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,813 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 99,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,982 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc dust cover loose and rattling

Fail 21 Jul 2020 89,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust cover loose and rattling

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,320 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 67,285 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,608 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 56,311 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,540 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light broken

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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NJ62 YLX is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJ62 YLX, 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 NJ62 YLX registered?

NJ62 YLX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is NJ62 YLX safe to buy?

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