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FP12 NHF

2012 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,531 mi
Last recorded132,531 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 NHF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 132,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 125,329 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 125,328 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 120,390 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 117,115 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 117,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,903 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,691 miles

FRONT WEAR IND WIRING NOT FITTED TO N/S/F PAD

Offside Front PREVIOUSLY BINDING ? O/S PADS LOWER THAN N/S

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

WHEEL SPACERS FITTED TO REAR

Fail 10 Oct 2017 80,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT WEAR IND WIRING NOT FITTED TO N/S/F PAD

Offside Front PREVIOUSLY BINDING ? O/S PADS LOWER THAN N/S

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

WHEEL SPACERS FITTED TO REAR

Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Fail 21 Apr 2016 43,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 7 May 2015 35,204 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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FP12 NHF is a 2012 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NHF, 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 FP12 NHF registered?

FP12 NHF is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is FP12 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 NHF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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