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VE61 VOY

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,961 mi
Last recorded163,961 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 VOY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 163,961 miles

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 163,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 154,564 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 142,279 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 142,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 127,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 127,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 116,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,441 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 85,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,668 miles

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Aftermarket HID headlamp bulbs fitted.

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 65,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 65,284 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,341 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,258 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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VE61 VOY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE61 VOY, 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 VE61 VOY registered?

VE61 VOY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is VE61 VOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 VOY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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