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PY12 DYH

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,897 mi
Last recorded114,897 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 DYH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 111,183 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 111,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 105,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bent slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake performance lagging slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,902 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,667 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 76,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,016 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 73,014 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slightly worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 60,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,572 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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PY12 DYH 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 80%.

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 PY12 DYH, 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 PY12 DYH registered?

PY12 DYH is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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