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YB61 FAU

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,997 mi
Last recorded120,997 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 FAU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 120,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,242 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 118,238 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,549 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 115,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,014 miles

handbrake imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,624 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake imbalance

Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,229 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2017 42,766 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres worn on inner edges

centre stop light damaged

damage to nearside of vehicle

imbalance between parking brakes close to limit,advise investigation

Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,231 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 10,916 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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YB61 FAU 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 86.7%.

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 YB61 FAU, 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 YB61 FAU registered?

YB61 FAU is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is YB61 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 FAU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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