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YK12 LCA

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,076 mi
Last recorded82,076 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LCA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 82,076 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 81,653 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 79,994 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,746 miles

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

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

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 9 Mar 2018 39,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,641 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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YK12 LCA is a 2012 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YK12 LCA, 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 YK12 LCA registered?

YK12 LCA is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YK12 LCA safe to buy?

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