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YF61 VLB

2012 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,811 mi
Last recorded90,811 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,663 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2024 87,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 84,829 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 84,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm in places and rubber deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm in places and rubber deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth between 2 and 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth between 2 and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear o/s and n/s rear tyre rubber starting to deteriorate (cracking between treads)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Fail 6 Jun 2015 60,734 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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YF61 VLB is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YF61 VLB, 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

How do I check the history of YF61 VLB?

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What year was YF61 VLB registered?

YF61 VLB is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is YF61 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 VLB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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