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G12 LJW

2010 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,315 mi
Last recorded186,315 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 LJW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 186,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from Diff housing

Pass 5 Sep 2025 182,272 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 170,840 miles

plastic under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 13 Sep 2023 155,675 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 138,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 122,990 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,626 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 118,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 113,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 104,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,439 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,392 miles

Offside Front very small lump in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,376 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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G12 LJW is a 2010 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 56,047 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 G12 LJW, 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 16 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G12 LJW registered?

G12 LJW is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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