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LS12 ZZW

2012 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,637 mi
Last recorded156,637 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 ZZW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 156,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp unit condensating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 145,879 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 145,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 129,887 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 121,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 114,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 114,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 97,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 97,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,248 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,880 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,470 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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LS12 ZZW is a 2012 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS12 ZZW, 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 LS12 ZZW registered?

LS12 ZZW is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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