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Y12 CPD

2012 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,583 mi
Last recorded56,583 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 CPD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 56,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops deteriorated

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 56,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops deteriorated

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 48,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 43,403 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 37,158 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 37,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 33,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 33,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 30,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 28,832 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 26,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 23,906 miles

All four tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 21,919 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,638 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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Y12 CPD is a 2012 BMW 125 in Black 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 Y12 CPD, 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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Y12 CPD is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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