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YK62 WDV

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,456 mi
Last recorded110,456 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 110,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NSF HEADLAMP INTERNAL CONDENSATION

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD BLOCK (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 110,456 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NSF HEADLAMP INTERNAL CONDENSATION

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD BLOCK (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 105,746 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 95,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 87,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,781 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 72,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 60,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2018 54,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,715 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 47,715 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 39,659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,118 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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YK62 WDV 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 YK62 WDV, 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 YK62 WDV registered?

YK62 WDV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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