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YB61 HVJ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,352 mi
Last recorded102,352 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,352 miles

HEADLAMPS MISTED

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,957 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

N\S\F Day running lamp inop

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,107 miles

N\S Headlamp misted

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 87,107 miles

N\S Headlamp misted

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,152 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 72,019 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,113 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 64,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 30,729 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,317 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 13,837 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 HVJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

YB61 HVJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is YB61 HVJ safe to buy?

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