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YE12 GWJ

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,766 mi
Last recorded224,766 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GWJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 224,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint in hub has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 224,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor working,very little fluid coming out of jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint in hub has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 194,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 193,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 193,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 166,214 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,466 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 138,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Locking device for track rod end missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. Tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 60,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,897 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 43,891 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet operation stiff to open

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,921 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,750 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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YE12 GWJ is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE12 GWJ, 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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What year was YE12 GWJ registered?

YE12 GWJ is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is YE12 GWJ safe to buy?

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