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YH62 VBF

2012 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,526 mi
Last recorded32,526 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 32,526 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,923 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 30,589 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 30,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 28,485 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 27,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 26,647 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,868 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 20,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,973 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 17,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,773 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,789 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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YH62 VBF is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YH62 VBF, 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 YH62 VBF registered?

YH62 VBF is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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