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YF12 VME

2012 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,271 mi
Last recorded122,271 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 VME
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 122,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 112,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 102,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 94,525 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 94,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,907 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 54,335 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,143 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 24,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected

Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,120 miles

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected

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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YF12 VME is a 2012 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YF12 VME, 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 YF12 VME registered?

YF12 VME is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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