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PF62 XWY

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,453 mi
Last recorded69,453 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF62 XWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 69,453 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 69,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Dec 2023 58,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,863 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2021 48,863 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,518 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Sep 2020 45,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17V runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 225/55R17 Inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 225/55R17 Inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 225/55R17 Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2019 40,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm 205/50R17V Runflat worn heaily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,592 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,434 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm ( 0.5mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm ( 0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 10,307 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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PF62 XWY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol 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 PF62 XWY, 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 PF62 XWY registered?

PF62 XWY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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