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L17 DLO

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,177 mi
Last recorded89,177 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 DLO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,177 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 85,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 76,121 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 74,372 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 66,706 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,602 miles

Vehicle has been lowered, tyres have an inch clearance to wheel arches

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,502 miles

undertrays fitted,engine covers

Fail 8 Nov 2019 54,498 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted,engine covers

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 32,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,231 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,494 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015

Emission too lean to register during smoke test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,028 miles

Emission too lean to register during smoke test

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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L17 DLO is a 2012 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L17 DLO, 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 L17 DLO registered?

L17 DLO is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is L17 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 DLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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