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AO12 YGM

2012 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,678 mi
Last recorded103,678 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YGM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 103,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 95,830 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,396 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 87,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,691 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 42,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,990 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 27,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,399 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,317 miles

n/s/f tyre weraing on outer edge.

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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AO12 YGM is a 2012 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO12 YGM, 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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What year was AO12 YGM registered?

AO12 YGM is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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