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C18 KOP

2012 BMW 125

Orange Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,015 mi
Last recorded112,015 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 KOP
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 112,015 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 111,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on inner side wall to cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Unbolted (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp wet inside

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,908 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in head lamp has pattern still at time of test (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to under side of vehicle and components been covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,086 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted covering components

General corrosion to under side of vehicle has been under sealed

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 100,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components

General corrosion to under side of vehicle has been under sealed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,862 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 86,577 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 75,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,618 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front, soft (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,334 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,387 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower windscreen cracked left to right , but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 29 Jun 2016 44,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower windscreen cracked left to right , but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C18 KOP is a 2012 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C18 KOP, 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 C18 KOP registered?

C18 KOP is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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