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L700 JMA

2012 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,500 mi
Last recorded132,500 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 JMA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 132,500 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,370 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 119,631 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,503 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 106,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush slight play knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,874 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2019 83,874 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,598 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 48,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,350 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,389 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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L700 JMA is a 2012 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L700 JMA, 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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How do I check the history of L700 JMA?

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What year was L700 JMA registered?

L700 JMA is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is L700 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 JMA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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