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YK62 HYA

2012 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,846 mi
Last recorded91,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12365,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HYA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 91,846 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 91,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 89,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 78,298 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,834 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy has been repaired using a wield

Fail 22 Apr 2022 66,834 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Alloy has been repaired using a wield

Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,047 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 59,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,959 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 51,959 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,321 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 34,321 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,462 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,708 miles

Both front tyres perishing in tread & wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,122 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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YK62 HYA is a 2012 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK62 HYA, 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 YK62 HYA registered?

YK62 HYA is a 2012 BMW 123, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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