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GL09 ZPJ

2009 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,335 mi
Last recorded95,335 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 ZPJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,335 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 89,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 79,844 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,837 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 65,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 60,390 miles

off side front shock absorber leaking

off side front tyre quite badly perishing In tread area and inner shoulder completely bald

off side rear tyre wearing low and inner shoulder completely bald

Pass 21 May 2018 54,091 miles

off side front shock absorber leaking

off side rear tyre inner shoulder wearing low

Fail 18 May 2018 54,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

off side front shock absorber leaking

off side rear tyre inner shoulder wearing low

Pass 22 May 2017 48,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 May 2017 48,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2016 43,173 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 43,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2015 38,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 38,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2014 33,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 26,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight buldge in nsf tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 19,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL09 ZPJ is a 2009 BMW 125 in Silver 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 GL09 ZPJ, 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 GL09 ZPJ registered?

GL09 ZPJ is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is GL09 ZPJ safe to buy?

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