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YB61 HCG

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,499 mi
Last recorded170,499 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 170,499 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2025 162,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 155,740 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Feb 2024 155,722 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak/ no reading on test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 149,222 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 139,935 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 139,935 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 131,637 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 127,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 119,094 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 112,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,212 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,843 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 90,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,031 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HCG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

YB61 HCG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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