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FV12 SVZ

2012 BMW 125

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,769 mi
Last recorded135,769 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 SVZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 135,769 miles

Both rear shocker dust guards insecure

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort 73kg

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 135,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 128,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,912 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,843 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 98,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 86,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 68,599 miles

both front tyres out of shape inner and outer

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,071 miles

wipers now smearing.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,526 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

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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FV12 SVZ is a 2012 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FV12 SVZ, 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 FV12 SVZ registered?

FV12 SVZ is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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