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L23 JGN

2012 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,591 mi
Last recorded58,591 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 JGN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 58,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 51,937 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 51,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 45,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 45,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 42,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 39,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 37,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,460 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 34,459 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 24,479 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 18,819 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 13,180 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2014 7,512 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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L23 JGN is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L23 JGN, 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 L23 JGN registered?

L23 JGN is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is L23 JGN safe to buy?

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