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AF61 SYC

2011 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 SYC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 86,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall cut too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 10 May 2023 80,706 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 75,360 miles

Nearside parking brake lazy/.lowish effort

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f damage and o/s/r lens damage sharpish edges

Pass 5 May 2021 67,111 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 5 May 2021 67,111 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 12 May 2020 61,056 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake wires (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 41,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,837 miles

N/S/R tyre near limit Both front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,631 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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AF61 SYC is a 2011 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 49,145 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF61 SYC, 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 15 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF61 SYC is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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