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YE61 MHJ

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,461 mi
Last recorded132,461 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 MHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 132,461 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 132,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 118,333 miles

BONNET RELEASE LEVER NEEDS ATTENTION

Central NDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 105,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 105,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 105,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Position lamp LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Position lamp LED (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 93,483 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside rear inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside rear ,should replace a.s.a.p. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner face worn close to legal limit, should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern adjusted, pass repair side.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,676 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess crack at centre mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 73,129 miles

unable to check under and sills due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2021 73,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front both front tyres wearing on outter edges

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

unable to check under and sills due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2020 68,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

trims and covers preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,178 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 51,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,079 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,410 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,552 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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YE61 MHJ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YE61 MHJ, 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 YE61 MHJ registered?

YE61 MHJ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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