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YG12 UJA

2012 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,318 mi
Last recorded109,318 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UJA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 109,318 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 109,263 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 105,209 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Indicator on wing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,359 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,784 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,438 miles

Rear tyres have a low inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,121 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 41,121 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,807 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 23,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 9,553 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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YG12 UJA is a 2012 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG12 UJA, 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 YG12 UJA registered?

YG12 UJA is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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