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DU12 FYJ

2012 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,156 mi
Last recorded188,156 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 188,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 182,174 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 180,384 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 180,355 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 167,891 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 167,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 152,794 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s fronts. recommend renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre is devoid of tread on inner and outer edges and has cut evident in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose retaining bracket not connected, but not fouling any component when steering turned lock to lock

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 152,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s fronts. recommend renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre is devoid of tread on inner and outer edges and has cut evident in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose retaining bracket not connected, but not fouling any component when steering turned lock to lock

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,480 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 131,479 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulbs incorectly fitted on both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2019 89,143 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,797 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 53,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,397 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2015 12,563 miles

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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DU12 FYJ is a 2012 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU12 FYJ, 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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DU12 FYJ is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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