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FT12 BYG

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,921 mi
Last recorded123,921 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 BYG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,921 miles

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

underbody / components have general corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2026 123,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody / components have general corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2025 117,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 117,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and wearing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 114,958 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smears

Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,557 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 106,809 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,459 miles

crack in front pipe clamp

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,812 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,933 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,931 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

under trays + engine bay covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,920 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FT12 BYG is a 2012 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT12 BYG, 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 FT12 BYG registered?

FT12 BYG is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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