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E26 MLD

2012 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,240 mi
Last recorded78,240 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 MLD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,240 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 78,239 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,318 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth/weakened inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 39,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 33,891 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 33,871 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 25,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (Borderline Pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (Borderline Pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 25,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (Borderline Pass) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (Borderline Pass) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,981 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 18,784 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,963 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and tread cracking

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and tread cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,923 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,898 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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E26 MLD is a 2012 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E26 MLD, 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

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What year was E26 MLD registered?

E26 MLD is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is E26 MLD safe to buy?

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