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YK12 NUY

2012 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,584 mi
Last recorded89,584 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NUY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 89,584 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 89,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 87,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,413 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,613 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 82,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,776 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,680 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,257 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,066 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,641 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 31,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 23,957 miles

Nearside 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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YK12 NUY is a 2012 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 YK12 NUY, 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 YK12 NUY registered?

YK12 NUY is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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