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YP62 NFR

2012 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 NFR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2026 97,395 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retainer spring is missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retainer spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 95,287 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 95,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 90,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 82,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,481 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,120 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,832 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 66,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 50,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,731 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,707 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 17,101 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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YP62 NFR 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 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 YP62 NFR, 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 YP62 NFR registered?

YP62 NFR is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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