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YG12 UTA

2012 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,689 mi
Last recorded98,689 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UTA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 97,189 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 95,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,556 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 94,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,131 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 91,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,913 miles

Front disc pads are getting close to the wear warning indicator

Fail 3 Mar 2021 83,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front disc pads are getting close to the wear warning indicator

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 79,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,277 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,059 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,725 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,373 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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YG12 UTA is a 2012 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG12 UTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG12 UTA registered?

YG12 UTA is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YG12 UTA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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