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B24 BLS

2012 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,257 mi
Last recorded119,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 BLS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 119,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 117,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 112,521 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 106,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 101,239 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 101,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,107 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,155 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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B24 BLS is a 2012 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B24 BLS, 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 B24 BLS registered?

B24 BLS is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is B24 BLS safe to buy?

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