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YF62 FZS

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,918 mi
Last recorded91,918 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 FZS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,918 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in centre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit in centre (2mm remaining) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,818 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 78,778 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 70,909 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,150 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,004 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 44,763 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,166 miles

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

both offside rims slightly distorted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,518 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear markers

engine compartment under tray in poor condtion

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 29,747 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,679 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 21,679 miles

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Nearside Front (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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YF62 FZS is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF62 FZS, 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 YF62 FZS registered?

YF62 FZS is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YF62 FZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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