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GJ12 HHM

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

178,176 mi
Last recorded178,176 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HHM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 178,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet handle damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2025 178,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet handle damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2024 173,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

chip in windscreen

sun strip fitted to windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2024 173,530 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

chip in windscreen

sun strip fitted to windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2023 164,904 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 164,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 154,874 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 154,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 133,709 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 133,697 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,886 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 124,821 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,474 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brakes front, rear n/s , o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s , o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Travel at handbrake

Unable to inspect some components - underbody covers fitter

Fail 4 Apr 2019 121,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brakes front, rear n/s , o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s , o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Travel at handbrake

Unable to inspect some components - underbody covers fitter

Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,355 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 100,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 100,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,855 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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GJ12 HHM is a 2012 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GJ12 HHM, 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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GJ12 HHM is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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