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YH12 YKY

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,073 mi
Last recorded89,073 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 89,073 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 89,073 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 79,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,495 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 65,497 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,422 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise nearside rear tyre split

Pass 11 Mar 2021 58,118 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,451 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,848 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 34,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,481 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 YKY is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

YH12 YKY is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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