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J70 RTA

2011 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,371 mi
Last recorded89,371 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 RTA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,371 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 79,962 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,180 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 70,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,317 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 63,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,528 miles

Nearside front side mirror missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2018 53,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,495 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 38,107 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,421 miles

Engine covers Under trayes fitted preventing full inspection

Offside Rear nail in the tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,303 miles

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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J70 RTA is a 2011 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J70 RTA, 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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J70 RTA is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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