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YC12 ZZH

2012 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,894 mi
Last recorded165,894 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZZH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 165,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 153,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 143,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,189 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,340 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 87,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouling shocker (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,656 miles

surface damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

surface damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,156 miles

N/S Headlamp is cracked

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 ZZH is a 2012 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZZH, 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 YC12 ZZH registered?

YC12 ZZH is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZZH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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