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YB61 OWM

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,114 mi
Last recorded168,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 168,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 167,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working side repeater on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm, bush cracking & worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced side repeater on mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front D.R.L light in.op

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake fluid reservoir cap missing

Pass 20 Aug 2025 163,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 161,699 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 156,221 miles

rear indicators faded

Fail 18 Aug 2023 156,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear indicators faded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 148,770 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 142,031 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 138,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 134,280 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 127,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,645 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,040 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 92,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty filled up (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,258 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OWM 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 81.3%.

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 OWM, 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 YB61 OWM registered?

YB61 OWM is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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