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YH12 YLD

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,761 mi
Last recorded102,761 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 102,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 95,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,577 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,300 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 38,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,226 miles

Front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,002 miles

front discs corroding

tyre tread grooves cracking on both front tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,379 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 YLD is a 2012 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YH12 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

YH12 YLD is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is YH12 YLD safe to buy?

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