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AO59 SWU

2009 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,818 mi
Last recorded42,818 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 SWU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 42,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2024 42,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,679 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,567 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2022 42,562 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,455 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,337 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 37,110 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,965 miles

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,404 miles

under trays fitted hampering inspection

Fail 18 Oct 2017 29,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35y18 r/flat (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted hampering inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,845 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,901 miles

n.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

o.s.f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,603 miles

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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AO59 SWU is a 2009 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AO59 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO59 SWU registered?

AO59 SWU is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is AO59 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 SWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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