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S12 BNC

2011 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,149 mi
Last recorded103,149 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12371,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 BNC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 100,174 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 100,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,614 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,900 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Jan 2021 65,900 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,987 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,169 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 32,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,615 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,313 miles

NEW RECORD FOR THIS CAR

both offside tyres 2mm inner edge

rear brakes worn

Pass 8 May 2015 23,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wornclose4 to the legal limit

Fail 22 Apr 2014 17,144 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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S12 BNC is a 2011 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,881 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 S12 BNC, 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 15 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 S12 BNC registered?

S12 BNC is a 2011 BMW 123, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is S12 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 BNC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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