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FE09 URW

2009 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,025 mi
Last recorded85,025 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 URW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,025 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underseal

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,706 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 79,364 miles

All four tyres have got cuts

All four tyres worn on the tread

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,179 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 70,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wiper blade

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake wear indicator on dash.

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,250 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 67,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,552 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,871 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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FE09 URW is a 2009 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FE09 URW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE09 URW registered?

FE09 URW is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is FE09 URW safe to buy?

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