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AP09 BMV

2009 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,881 mi
Last recorded78,881 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BMV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 78,881 miles

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

Front bumper slight insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch plastic missing

Fail 16 May 2026 78,881 miles

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

Front bumper slight insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch plastic missing

Pass 30 May 2025 70,283 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch plastic missing

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 70,193 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both sides on rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear fog lamps permanently on (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both rear brake light dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch plastic missing at front

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,759 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 60,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,142 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 51,142 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,235 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,808 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 43,808 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,402 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 40,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,065 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 36,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre badly cracked and perished in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,757 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,591 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 22,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,187 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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AP09 BMV is a 2009 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP09 BMV, 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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AP09 BMV is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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