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NV12 NUJ

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 NUJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 117,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,739 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 114,271 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres inner side worn (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2022 110,706 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres inner side worn (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,844 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,340 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 68,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 53,806 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 53,806 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,425 miles

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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NV12 NUJ is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NV12 NUJ, 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 NV12 NUJ registered?

NV12 NUJ is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is NV12 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 NUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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