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YC12 YVH

2012 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,876 mi
Last recorded131,876 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 12562,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YVH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 131,876 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 12 Dec 2024 127,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger door lock faulty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 116,853 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Fail 1 Dec 2023 116,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 24 Nov 2022 101,165 miles

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

Oversills and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,700 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 72,807 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,431 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,768 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 56,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn close to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,547 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and worn on inner edges close to excessive

under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 55,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing low and worn on inner edges close to excessive

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 45,755 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 41,907 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 37,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 22 Dec 2016 37,612 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 28,619 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to rear lower suspension arms

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,133 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 19,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC12 YVH is a 2012 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YC12 YVH, 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 YC12 YVH registered?

YC12 YVH is a 2012 BMW 125, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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