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YG12 SVD

2012 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,193 mi
Last recorded101,193 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SVD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 102,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,713 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,384 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 90,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,533 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,319 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,464 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 41,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in NSF tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,499 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 SVD is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG12 SVD, 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 YG12 SVD registered?

YG12 SVD is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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