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AK12 KHY

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KHY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 109,372 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake light on dash

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

coolant low

Pass 15 Jan 2025 106,852 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 106,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,280 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under and over tray covers are fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 101,325 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,064 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts worn/bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 91,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts worn/bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 73,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders, n/s is bald

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,020 miles

Both front & o/s/r tyre valves starting to perish (crack)

N/S/R inner wheel rim slightly buckled

O/S/F inner wheel rim slightly buckled

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 47,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,865 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
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AK12 KHY 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 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK12 KHY, 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.

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AK12 KHY is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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