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YE12 XAA

2012 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XAA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded, protective cover swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen, ( x 5 ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly corroded, protective cover swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen, ( x 5 ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,376 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 97,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,673 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,809 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 4,843 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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YE12 XAA is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE12 XAA, 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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YE12 XAA is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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