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FG11 ZLN

2011 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,901 mi
Last recorded76,901 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 ZLN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 76,901 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 76,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, (aftermarket led bulbs fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 66,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,940 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 54,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,753 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area not to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 46,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,971 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,393 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is perished and it has its edges worn.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,452 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder

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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FG11 ZLN is a 2011 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 49,145 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 FG11 ZLN, 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 15 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG11 ZLN registered?

FG11 ZLN is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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