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YS12 DTV

2012 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,869 mi
Last recorded72,869 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 DTV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 72,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Front Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 68,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,327 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 64,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,734 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 59,726 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,653 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,949 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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YS12 DTV is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 YS12 DTV, 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 YS12 DTV registered?

YS12 DTV is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is YS12 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 DTV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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