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AV12 HBE

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,360 mi
Last recorded134,360 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HBE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 134,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,602 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 118,649 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 118,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,118 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,046 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen chipped

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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AV12 HBE is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV12 HBE, 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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What year was AV12 HBE registered?

AV12 HBE is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is AV12 HBE safe to buy?

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