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KY12 RAX

2012 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,400 mi
Last recorded109,400 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 RAX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 109,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,666 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 106,666 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 100,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 94,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 80,740 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,338 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 71,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,745 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 64,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,174 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has damage on inner wall

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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KY12 RAX is a 2012 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY12 RAX, 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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KY12 RAX is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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