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YG62 VOY

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,103 mi
Last recorded119,103 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 119,103 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 114,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 114,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 113,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 113,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,056 miles

Offside running lamp on

Fail 30 Sep 2022 110,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside running lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,600 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 98,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 87,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 73,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 60,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,957 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 52,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,999 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,353 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 VOY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VOY, 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 VOY registered?

YG62 VOY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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