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BV59 LWC

2009 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,121 mi
Last recorded110,121 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 LWC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,121 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 16 Sep 2024 104,029 miles

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

Rear suspension components rusty but no rot

tpms light on dash

Fail 11 Sep 2024 104,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

tpms light on dash

Rear suspension components rusty but no rot

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,705 miles

Offside Rear brake pad sensor broken

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,230 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 90,230 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2021 78,669 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,136 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 70,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 70,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 64,411 miles

both front tyres have slight cracks between treads

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,661 miles

Front tyres badly perished

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split across tread pattern

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,866 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,836 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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BV59 LWC is a 2009 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV59 LWC, 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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BV59 LWC is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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