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D23 MTR

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,364 mi
Last recorded104,364 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 MTR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 102,092 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 102,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 99,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,550 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 99,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,477 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both,(Dull) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slam panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 90,476 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both,(Dull) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slam panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,857 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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 Oct 2019 74,283 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,107 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,875 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,153 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 46,153 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,346 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 42,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,131 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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D23 MTR is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D23 MTR, 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 D23 MTR registered?

D23 MTR is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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