2012 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · YH62 VBF
2012 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 32,526 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YH62 VBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 32,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH62 VBF 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 (YH62 VBF) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YH62 VBF Mileage History
- 25/05/202328,485 mi
- 12/07/202430,589 mi+2,104 mi
- 17/07/202430,589 mi
- 30/07/202531,923 mi+1,334 mi
- 22/07/202632,526 mi+603 mi
Average of roughly 1,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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