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YF61 VDV

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,469 mi
Last recorded95,469 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,469 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 95,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 87,754 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 87,703 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,575 miles

Nearside Front Repaired (Welded)

Fail 17 Jun 2024 80,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Repaired (Welded)

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,579 miles

manufactures undertrays covering testable items

Fail 28 Sep 2023 79,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear hand brake fluctuating badly

manufactures undertrays covering testable items

Pass 26 Sep 2022 77,345 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 77,343 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 72,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake pad waring wire broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,453 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,412 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,035 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding on

Fail 23 Mar 2017 51,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread 245/3518 88Y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY BADLY worn on edges splitting + cuts (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake slightly binding on

offside front tyre worn outer edge splitting + cuts

Pass 26 Mar 2016 38,882 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 38,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,992 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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YF61 VDV is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YF61 VDV, 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 YF61 VDV registered?

YF61 VDV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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