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GL61 UMT

2012 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,277 mi
Last recorded35,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 UMT
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 35,277 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 34,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 30,979 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 30,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 27,844 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 26,668 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 25,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,145 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 18,582 miles

Nearside Front Crack in windscreen, outside swept area.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 16,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2017 16,224 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Upper Brake light glass broken

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 13,301 miles

crack in windscreen not in swept zone

Pass 13 Jan 2015 10,097 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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GL61 UMT is a 2012 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL61 UMT, 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 GL61 UMT registered?

GL61 UMT is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is GL61 UMT safe to buy?

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