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YH62 XRZ

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,147 mi
Last recorded157,147 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 XRZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,147 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 146,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 135,141 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 135,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 121,948 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 121,948 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 105,990 miles

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

Registration plate insecure rear (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

front disc worn lipped not weakened

offside front inner rack end slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,367 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes worn suspension arms closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front disc worn lipped not weakened

offside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,178 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 14,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,448 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 XRZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH62 XRZ, 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 YH62 XRZ registered?

YH62 XRZ is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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