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YC12 ZBR

2012 BMW 125

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,823 mi
Last recorded145,823 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZBR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 145,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 141,339 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 141,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 131,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear no.plate lens missing

Fail 30 Aug 2023 131,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear no.plate lens missing

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,307 miles

windscreen washers weak

Fail 30 Aug 2022 116,985 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,866 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inside and outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,064 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 84,022 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,850 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres just 1.6 mm of tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,006 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC12 ZBR is a 2012 BMW 125 in Orange 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 YC12 ZBR, 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 YC12 ZBR registered?

YC12 ZBR is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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