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A8 RSJ

2012 BMW 125

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RSJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 90,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 83,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 78,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 68,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,052 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 46,052 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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A8 RSJ is a 2012 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 62,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 RSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 RSJ registered?

A8 RSJ is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is A8 RSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RSJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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