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OW12 MWO

2012 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,306 mi
Last recorded121,306 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 MWO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 121,306 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 115,318 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 115,314 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 98,408 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 98,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,483 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 84,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,555 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,330 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,492 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 28,542 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 20,854 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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OW12 MWO is a 2012 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OW12 MWO, 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 OW12 MWO registered?

OW12 MWO is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is OW12 MWO safe to buy?

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