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YK62 WKZ

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,273 mi
Last recorded82,273 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 82,273 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,536 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 61,832 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 61,832 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 53,520 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 53,520 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,720 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 44,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 33,662 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,793 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,215 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 22,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front BALD ON EDGES

Offside Front BALD ON EDGES

Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,952 miles

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges -- bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges -- bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,115 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 WKZ is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

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

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