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L7 CSF

2012 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,895 mi
Last recorded76,895 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 CSF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,895 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2025 76,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 75,533 miles

Nearside Front water ingress in headlight

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 75,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front water ingress in headlight

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,612 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2020 73,423 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,132 miles

osr tyre cracked between treads

Fail 20 Jul 2019 71,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

osr tyre cracked between treads

Pass 7 Jul 2018 67,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 64,704 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/split on outer shoulder of tyre tread

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,008 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 57,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,736 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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L7 CSF is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L7 CSF, 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 L7 CSF registered?

L7 CSF is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is L7 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 CSF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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