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A15 SOS

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,260 mi
Last recorded111,260 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SOS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 111,260 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 111,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 105,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 98,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,369 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 81,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 16 Feb 2021 76,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,508 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 72,508 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,830 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 67,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,940 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,824 miles

Brake pads on rear wearing Low

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,302 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2014 35,178 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,891 miles

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

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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A15 SOS is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 54,561 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 A15 SOS, 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 17 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 SOS registered?

A15 SOS is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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