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EK12 ZVV

2012 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,974 mi
Last recorded71,974 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZVV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,974 miles

TPMS illuminated

Fail 28 Apr 2026 71,974 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 6 Feb 2025 64,978 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2025 64,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2024 57,656 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,901 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,688 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,033 miles

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Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,102 miles

child seats fitted to rear seat preventing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK12 ZVV is a 2012 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EK12 ZVV, 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 EK12 ZVV registered?

EK12 ZVV is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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