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LM12 CBU

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,124 mi
Last recorded140,124 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 CBU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 140,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 136,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 136,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 124,674 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 124,674 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 99,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 85,353 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,498 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 40,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Screw in tread and worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out for emission test...passed.

o/s f tyre showing cracking between treads

rear tyres showung cracking between treads

Fail 31 Mar 2015 11,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out for emission test...passed.

o/s f tyre showing cracking between treads

rear tyres showung cracking between treads

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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LM12 CBU is a 2012 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LM12 CBU, 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 LM12 CBU registered?

LM12 CBU is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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