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YG12 UAA

2012 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,331 mi
Last recorded79,331 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UAA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 79,331 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,830 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,221 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 68,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,055 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,725 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,038 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,223 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 37,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,240 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 16,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 UAA is a 2012 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA registered?

YG12 UAA is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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