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YE62 ZVM

2012 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,478 mi
Last recorded106,478 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 106,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 104,991 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 104,964 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cat (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,534 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 102,534 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 95,803 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 95,803 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,307 miles

under try fitted ,preventing some item from being seen

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,183 miles

plastic covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be found

Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,704 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,164 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,605 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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YE62 ZVM is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE62 ZVM, 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 YE62 ZVM registered?

YE62 ZVM is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is YE62 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 ZVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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