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AE53 SAM

2015 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,560 mi
Last recorded100,560 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12556,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 SAM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 100,560 miles

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 100,485 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,136 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 86,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,739 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 64,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,130 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,830 miles

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

Rear brake disc has lip

Pass 3 Oct 2019 44,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 30,569 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 25,599 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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AE53 SAM is a 2015 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 56,470 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 AE53 SAM, 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 11 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE53 SAM registered?

AE53 SAM is a 2015 BMW 125, first registered on 26 January 2015.

Is AE53 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 SAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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