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YH12 VBE

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,319 mi
Last recorded128,319 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VBE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 128,319 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,626 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 107,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,311 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,808 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,650 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 67,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal limit 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,817 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,380 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 38,775 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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YH12 VBE is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH12 VBE, 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 YH12 VBE registered?

YH12 VBE is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YH12 VBE safe to buy?

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