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SW62 WYG

2012 BMW 125

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 WYG
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 75,031 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2026 74,980 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2025 68,750 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 55,057 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2023 55,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 47,839 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 46,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,479 miles

full underbody plastics

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,842 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 41,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 14 Feb 2018 40,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 24,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 18,248 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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SW62 WYG is a 2012 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SW62 WYG, 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 SW62 WYG registered?

SW62 WYG is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is SW62 WYG safe to buy?

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