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YG12 UTE

2012 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,841 mi
Last recorded42,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 42,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 42,841 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,293 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 42,220 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 41,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,586 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 28,586 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 20,050 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 20,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 16,483 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UTE is a 2012 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 YG12 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

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

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