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RJ61 GXS

2012 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,238 mi
Last recorded157,238 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 GXS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 157,238 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 154,029 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2025 154,028 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,333 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin REAR PARK BRAKE GRINDING.SOUNDS LIKE LININGS ARE WORN TO METAL.UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 OF THE REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS IS NOT WORKING. IT IS INCORPORATED WITH THE REVERSING CAMERA (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 129,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 129,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 128,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,153 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 115,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 106,823 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 76,712 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 76,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,968 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,068 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,903 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wall damaged

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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RJ61 GXS is a 2012 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ61 GXS, 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 RJ61 GXS registered?

RJ61 GXS is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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