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BE03 LEW

2009 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE03 LEW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 134,463 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,780 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroding

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion underside

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 121,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroding

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion underside

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,133 miles

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

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Head lamp loose

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2022 113,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted

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

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Head lamp loose

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,214 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 2.0mm through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 88,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,249 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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BE03 LEW is a 2009 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BE03 LEW, 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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BE03 LEW is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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