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YG62 PMU

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,724 mi
Last recorded107,724 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 PMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,724 miles

Damage to nearside rear but no sharp edges

Fail 1 Apr 2026 107,724 miles

Damage to nearside rear but no sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,040 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,682 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 97,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,546 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 87,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,319 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 76,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 71,895 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 40,258 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,314 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush fluid bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 39,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush fluid bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 29,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,633 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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YG62 PMU is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

YG62 PMU is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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