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AF62 HEV

2012 BMW 125

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,985 mi
Last recorded61,985 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 HEV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 61,985 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2025 61,013 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 57,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,910 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 53,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,307 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 50,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2021 48,286 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 44,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,446 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 44,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,389 miles

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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AF62 HEV is a 2012 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 AF62 HEV, 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.

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AF62 HEV is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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