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FG09 ZWL

2009 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,240 mi
Last recorded82,240 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 ZWL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,240 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))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,402 miles

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,294 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 9 Oct 2021 55,005 miles

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

both side rear brake hose slight cracks

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,935 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,769 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 36,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,063 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 32,490 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,442 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,227 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Front windscreen cracked at base

Pass 15 May 2015 29,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 21,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 19,061 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 15,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 15,550 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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FG09 ZWL is a 2009 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG09 ZWL, 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 FG09 ZWL registered?

FG09 ZWL is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is FG09 ZWL safe to buy?

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