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SB61 TYG

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,771 mi
Last recorded160,771 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 TYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 160,771 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 160,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 152,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 143,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 114,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,345 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 103,345 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking flexible hose loose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 87,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,032 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 63,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,187 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,989 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 36,989 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SB61 TYG is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB61 TYG, 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 SB61 TYG registered?

SB61 TYG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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