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YT61 CNY

2012 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,448 mi
Last recorded113,448 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 CNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 113,448 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 16 Dec 2024 103,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 103,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 91,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,136 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,658 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 59,741 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 59,734 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 51,670 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 51,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,958 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 9,529 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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YT61 CNY is a 2012 BMW 120 in Silver 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 YT61 CNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT61 CNY registered?

YT61 CNY is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is YT61 CNY safe to buy?

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