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YC12 YBD

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,678 mi
Last recorded121,678 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YBD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 121,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 109,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 101,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,392 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,313 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 43,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 43,153 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 43,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 32,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YC12 YBD is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC12 YBD, 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 YC12 YBD registered?

YC12 YBD is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is YC12 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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