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BX59 FNJ

2009 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,788 mi
Last recorded107,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 FNJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 107,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

both wing mirrors tinted

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 107,777 miles

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

BOTH WING MIRRORS TINTED, DRIVERS VIEW AFFECTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 99,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 May 2024 92,286 miles

BOTH WING MIRRORS TINTED, DRIVERS VIEW AFFECTED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2024 99,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

BOTH WING MIRRORS TINTED, DRIVERS VIEW AFFECTED

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 83,661 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass discoloured

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured

Rear rear diff has slight leak from seals

handbrake slightly high but locks out

Pass 10 May 2022 75,946 miles

Front both mirror glass discoloured slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both , edges down to second layer 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 68,493 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 68,493 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 61,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2019 56,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,433 miles

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2016 38,644 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,693 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,264 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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BX59 FNJ is a 2009 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX59 FNJ, 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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BX59 FNJ is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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