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FP12 KVZ

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 KVZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 98,157 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 89,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,847 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 83,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 77,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,556 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 69,556 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,809 miles

front brake balance 29%.....limit 30%

Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,809 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

front brake balance 29%.....limit 30%

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,503 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 36,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front alloy rim slightly distorted bead rim on inside

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

both front discs worn and lipped

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,549 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,710 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 25,321 miles

osf tyre bald on outer edge

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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FP12 KVZ is a 2012 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP12 KVZ, 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 FP12 KVZ registered?

FP12 KVZ is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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