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YB61 CXJ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,132 mi
Last recorded108,132 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,132 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 101,302 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 93,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,624 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,772 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 77,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges 225/45/rf17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,173 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 45,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,177 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 34,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,165 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,486 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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YB61 CXJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB61 CXJ, 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

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What year was YB61 CXJ registered?

YB61 CXJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is YB61 CXJ safe to buy?

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