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CH55 REY

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,897 mi
Last recorded63,897 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH55 REY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 63,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,412 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 59,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 57,187 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 57,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,354 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,595 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,772 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 43,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Wiring incorrectly routed (3.4.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,489 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 24,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,489 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,467 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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CH55 REY is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CH55 REY, 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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What year was CH55 REY registered?

CH55 REY is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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