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FM11 BHL

2011 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM11 BHL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 93,064 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 93,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake pad wear light (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,872 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 71,413 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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 30 Sep 2021 59,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 59,123 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 57,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 47,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT >>> CHECK MINIMUM ADVISED THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,772 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 19,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 15,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FM11 BHL is a 2011 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FM11 BHL, 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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FM11 BHL is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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