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YC12 ZBZ

2012 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,242 mi
Last recorded111,242 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZBZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 111,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in Zone C (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 98,852 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 98,809 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre condition 1530kg (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed dipstick tube leaking oil badly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

boot interia full of items

Pass 29 Apr 2024 83,443 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 83,390 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 74,633 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm of tread remainig in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 63,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 May 2022 63,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 48,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 38,961 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 32,106 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,777 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,306 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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YC12 ZBZ is a 2012 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC12 ZBZ, 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.

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YC12 ZBZ is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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