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YK12 LYH

2012 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LYH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 99,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,936 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to operate, cable fouling visible (3.1 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 89,936 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to operate, cable fouling visible (3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,871 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 73,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,878 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges nearly to ply/cord advise immediate replacement

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,942 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,600 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LYH 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 YK12 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

YK12 LYH is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 LYH safe to buy?

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