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PJ61 YBX

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 YBX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,732 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 79,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,722 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 69,721 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,543 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 66,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 34,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2014 25,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 17,571 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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PJ61 YBX is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PJ61 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

PJ61 YBX is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ61 YBX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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