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EJ12 NBE

2012 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,182 mi
Last recorded196,182 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 NBE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 196,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 183,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward positioned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward positioned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 183,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward positioned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward positioned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 170,157 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,193 miles

All underside covered in oil substance

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 141,112 miles

All underside covered in oily grease

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 141,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

All underside covered in oily grease

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,969 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 107,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose on shock

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

Fail 28 May 2019 107,533 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose on shock

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

Pass 29 May 2018 91,558 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 91,493 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen has various chips

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,969 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 55,969 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,297 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 40,297 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EJ12 NBE is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ12 NBE, 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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EJ12 NBE is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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