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YB61 CTU

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,436 mi
Last recorded78,436 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 CTU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 78,436 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 71,734 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 63,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 41,368 miles

ALL tyres have slight perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2021 29,645 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 26,101 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 24,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,034 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 22,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,864 miles

all four tyre valves cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,080 miles

interior mirror insecure

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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YB61 CTU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YB61 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB61 CTU?

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What year was YB61 CTU registered?

YB61 CTU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is YB61 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 CTU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB61 CTU have outstanding finance?

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