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YK62 YBX

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,329 mi
Last recorded108,329 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 108,329 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 108,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has a welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Park brake no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,283 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working damaged/loose (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear subframe bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,762 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lens insecure (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn (change soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up 18% (needs adjustment ) (1.1.18 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,513 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,449 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,129 miles

small stone chip to windscreen drivers side

Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,033 miles

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

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

small stone chip to windscreen drivers side

Pass 25 Aug 2018 53,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2017 44,075 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,838 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 31,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,894 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 YBX is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

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

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