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BMZ 1259

2012 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,854 mi
Last recorded172,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 1259
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 172,854 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 167,862 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 161,486 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 161,486 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing ALL 4 MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 152,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,959 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 114,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,946 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,674 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,593 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2015 67,423 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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BMZ 1259 is a 2012 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BMZ 1259, 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 BMZ 1259 registered?

BMZ 1259 is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is BMZ 1259 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 1259 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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