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RK62 SFY

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,964 mi
Last recorded113,964 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 SFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,964 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 89,572 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 89,572 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,066 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,870 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 59,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both side (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,771 miles

Emissions are too clean to register a result

Fail 29 Jul 2015 31,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions are too clean to register a result

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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RK62 SFY 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 RK62 SFY, 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 RK62 SFY registered?

RK62 SFY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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