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YY62 BBO

2012 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,586 mi
Last recorded117,586 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12068,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 BBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 117,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 109,765 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 98,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,435 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 88,294 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,510 miles

Front registration plate displayed in windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,373 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,858 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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YY62 BBO is a 2012 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY62 BBO, 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 YY62 BBO registered?

YY62 BBO is a 2012 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is YY62 BBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 BBO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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