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OE61 YHN

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,276 mi
Last recorded184,276 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 YHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 184,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 184,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 174,297 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 174,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 164,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 153,445 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 153,440 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 145,231 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 129,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 111,060 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 91,281 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OE61 YHN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OE61 YHN, 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 OE61 YHN registered?

OE61 YHN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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