2012 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YB61 HCG
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2012. Recorded mileage 170,499 miles. MOT valid until 28/02/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
YB61 HCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 170,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YB61 HCG Mileage History
- 01/02/2023149,222 mi
- 09/02/2024155,722 mi+6,500 mi
- 01/03/2024155,740 mi+18 mi
- 28/02/2025162,572 mi+6,832 mi
- 27/02/2026170,499 mi+7,927 mi
Average of roughly 6,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB61 HCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 120 (YB61 HCG) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak/ no reading on test (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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