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YG62 OTV

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,548 mi
Last recorded111,548 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OTV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,548 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 103,784 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2025 103,784 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Both rear shock absorber bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,476 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2024 97,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,380 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,811 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 72,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,174 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 50,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YG62 OTV is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG62 OTV, 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 YG62 OTV registered?

YG62 OTV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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