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B17 JWB

2011 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,883 mi
Last recorded120,883 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 JWB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 120,883 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 108,535 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 108,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2023 96,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,834 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2021 65,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,572 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid level on max mark (1.1.10 (f))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,820 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,338 miles

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

Tyre Size 215/40 YR18 Bridgestone RFT

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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B17 JWB is a 2011 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B17 JWB, 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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B17 JWB is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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