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YE61 XTH

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,543 mi
Last recorded162,543 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 XTH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 162,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 159,833 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 141,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 120,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,581 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,081 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,649 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 XTH is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YE61 XTH, 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 YE61 XTH registered?

YE61 XTH is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is YE61 XTH safe to buy?

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