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DV12 NKC

2012 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,329 mi
Last recorded100,329 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NKC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 100,329 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 95,191 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,495 miles

Nearside Front brake reaction arm bush leaking oil

Pass 17 Oct 2020 74,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,676 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,579 miles

o/s & n/ s top strut mounts have slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,303 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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DV12 NKC is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DV12 NKC, 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 DV12 NKC registered?

DV12 NKC is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is DV12 NKC safe to buy?

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