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P6 PYY

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,385 mi
Last recorded103,385 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 PYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 103,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 87,358 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake effort very low but efficiency requirements met.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm has moderate play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 17 93W XL Avon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake effort very low but efficiency requirements met.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm has moderate play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,655 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush has moderate movement and close to failure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2.5mm and discs lipped/low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 67,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 17 94W XL Avon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm, worn close to cords on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush has moderate movement and close to failure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2.5mm and discs lipped/low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 40,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,341 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 10,320 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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P6 PYY 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 85.7%.

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 P6 PYY, 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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P6 PYY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 June 2012.

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