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YB62 EUF

2012 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,578 mi
Last recorded132,578 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 EUF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Nov 2025 132,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 105,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading lower than OSR

Pass 16 Nov 2022 95,251 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,178 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,664 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,240 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 67,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 48,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 48,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,608 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 23,725 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 23,719 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 16,039 miles

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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YB62 EUF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YB62 EUF, 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 YB62 EUF registered?

YB62 EUF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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