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YE61 UPG

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,497 mi
Last recorded120,497 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 120,497 miles

rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2023 120,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 114,138 miles

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

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted,rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,624 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 97,955 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper slight damage

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 97,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper slight damage

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,698 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,903 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,820 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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YE61 UPG is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UPG, 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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YE61 UPG is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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