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YG62 DLN

2012 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,221 mi
Last recorded83,221 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 DLN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 83,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,171 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,420 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 48,323 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,860 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,090 miles

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

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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YG62 DLN is a 2012 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YG62 DLN, 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 YG62 DLN registered?

YG62 DLN is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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