BMW 123 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,804 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 5,804 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 73% of BMW 123 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 123 tends to fail
Share of BMW 123 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, steering, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the BMW 123 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW 123 holds up well for its age: 73% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 73% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW 123?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW 123 in 2024: 13 years and older, 73%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW 123 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW 123 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).