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C12 MHY

2017 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 MHY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 127,748 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front wheel has been repaired with weld.

Fail 26 Sep 2025 81,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nearside front wheel has been repaired with weld.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 118,781 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside front lower (front) arm bush leaking oil (oil filled)

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

Offside rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2024 118,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside front lower (front) arm bush leaking oil (oil filled)

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

Offside rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2024 73,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel welded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,055 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 59,054 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 96,432 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edge's. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 54,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated grabbing lightly (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,362 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 10 Dec 2019 90,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,792 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 72,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,285 miles

Nearside Front flexi ble brake pipe slightly twisted

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

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

engine covers /undertrays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,511 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,947 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

Front tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,110 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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C12 MHY is a 2017 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 C12 MHY, 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 9 years old, this BMW 123 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C12 MHY registered?

C12 MHY is a 2017 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is C12 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 MHY shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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