CarVerify

Free Car Check

A18 RJW

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,627 mi
Last recorded47,627 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RJW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 47,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor linkage seized (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 44,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 41,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 38,300 miles

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

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

hand brake shoes noisy when applied

Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders up screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders up screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 30,994 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 23,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,060 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,198 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 14,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
Full BMW 123 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A18 RJW is a 2012 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 65,964 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 RJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 RJW?

You can check the full history of A18 RJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A18 RJW registered?

A18 RJW is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is A18 RJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 RJW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 RJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A18 RJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.