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YG12 SKF

2012 BMW 125

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,970 mi
Last recorded131,970 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SKF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 131,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 131,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2025 122,844 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 117,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 104,658 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,539 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 93,270 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,624 miles

Engine Cover & Under-shield(s) Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 15,705 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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YG12 SKF is a 2012 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG12 SKF, 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 YG12 SKF registered?

YG12 SKF is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is YG12 SKF safe to buy?

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