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HD12 ELU

2012 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,522 mi
Last recorded97,522 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 ELU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 97,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 91,331 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 85,007 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,184 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,078 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,736 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected at time of test. PEAK: 0.01K MOT LIMIT 1.50K

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sideskirts fitted obscuring some bodywork

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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HD12 ELU is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HD12 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HD12 ELU?

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What year was HD12 ELU registered?

HD12 ELU is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is HD12 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 ELU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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