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PJ61 HYR

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,033 mi
Last recorded124,033 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 HYR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 124,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 107,838 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,986 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 82,278 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,430 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 65,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,707 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,566 miles

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

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

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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PJ61 HYR is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PJ61 HYR, 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 PJ61 HYR registered?

PJ61 HYR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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