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HG12 NVK

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 NVK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 106,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 106,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 96,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2024 96,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 88,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,061 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,387 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,038 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,796 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 53,160 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 30 May 2017 53,160 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,402 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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HG12 NVK is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG12 NVK, 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 HG12 NVK registered?

HG12 NVK is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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