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H21 LCR

2011 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,427 mi
Last recorded90,427 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 LCR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,427 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 90,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,176 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 83,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 77,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 71,567 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 71,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,257 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,256 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,486 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake 260/140kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 49,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder failing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake 260/140kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,711 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,494 miles

Cut and nail in OSR tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2015 30,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cut and nail in OSR tyre

Rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,277 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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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H21 LCR is a 2011 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H21 LCR, 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 H21 LCR registered?

H21 LCR is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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