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M123 LAP

2012 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,714 mi
Last recorded110,714 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 LAP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 110,714 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 110,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 104,767 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 104,762 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 93,978 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 87,367 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 69,175 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,201 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 59,201 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 43,545 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in thread pattern worn on inner edge

exhaust emission to clean to test

under trays fitted unable to see testable items

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,759 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 17,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 May 2015 8,607 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M123 LAP is a 2012 BMW 123 in Red 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 M123 LAP, 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 M123 LAP registered?

M123 LAP is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is M123 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 LAP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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