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YK62 WKV

2012 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,890 mi
Last recorded133,890 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 133,890 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 129,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 127,969 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 127,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,533 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 116,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 116,953 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,569 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,205 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 121,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 54,171 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,111 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 30,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,024 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 WKV is a 2012 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK62 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

YK62 WKV is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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