BMW 123 MOT Pass Rate
77.8% of 1,622 BMW 123 MOT tests pass.
The 123 passes 77.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW 123's pass rate of 77.8% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 79.1% at 10–15 years to 77.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 79.1% | 635 | 109,572 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.0% | 987 | 133,670 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 123
The most common reason the BMW 123 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 54.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a serious fluid leak ".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 54.5% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.1% | not working |
| Brakes | 32.5% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 29.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 11.4% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 7.2% | fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.1% | system insecure |
| Steering | 4.3% | warning lamp indicates a system malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | warning lamp indicates a fault |