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SY12 PBZ

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,665 mi
Last recorded90,665 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 PBZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 84,380 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,452 miles

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2022 78,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,132 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,478 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are lipped & inner face has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,485 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,560 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,105 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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SY12 PBZ 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 92.9%.

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 SY12 PBZ, 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 SY12 PBZ registered?

SY12 PBZ is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is SY12 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 PBZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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