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YG62 TCO

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,617 mi
Last recorded136,617 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 TCO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 136,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 129,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,339 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 123,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside headlamp condensated

Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,544 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 115,544 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,259 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 107,180 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,877 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 89,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,870 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 72,870 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,206 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 58,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,569 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 32,569 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,034 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 16,031 miles

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

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 TCO is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

YG62 TCO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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