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JO54 CLS

2015 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12556,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO54 CLS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,975 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 120,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 111,908 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 111,907 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,621 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,008 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 64,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,820 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,420 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 57,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,072 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 95,072 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,491 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,420 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,238 miles

Both rear top suspension arms have play in joints

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both hoses perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipe corroded

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2020 88,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear top suspension arms have play in joints

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both hoses perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipe corroded

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2019 28,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,640 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 74,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 20,248 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 20,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,539 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,109 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,892 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,362 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,847 miles

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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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JO54 CLS is a 2015 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 56,470 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 JO54 CLS, 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 11 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JO54 CLS registered?

JO54 CLS is a 2015 BMW 125, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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