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KV12 GKU

2012 BMW 125

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,310 mi
Last recorded132,310 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 GKU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 132,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,667 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,447 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 78,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,449 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 52,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 48,891 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KV12 GKU is a 2012 BMW 125 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KV12 GKU, 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

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What year was KV12 GKU registered?

KV12 GKU is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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