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MS04 LPZ

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,140 mi
Last recorded64,140 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS04 LPZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 64,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 64,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 58,783 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 53,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,062 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,617 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 41,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 28,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 26,626 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear tyre perished.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 22,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked in tread

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,615 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 22,468 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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MS04 LPZ is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MS04 LPZ, 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 MS04 LPZ registered?

MS04 LPZ is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MS04 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS04 LPZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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