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YE12 VTC

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,117 mi
Last recorded109,117 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,117 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 109,117 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,902 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 95,404 miles

Rear propshaft donut starting to split and perish

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 16 Jan 2023 83,819 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 83,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 69,496 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 69,496 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,924 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,530 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,768 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 28,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,508 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 28,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VTC 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 75%.

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 VTC, 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 YE12 VTC registered?

YE12 VTC is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is YE12 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VTC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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