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L5 PKY

2011 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,108 mi
Last recorded40,108 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 PKY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 40,108 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 40,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 39,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 38,891 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 38,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,376 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 38,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 37,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,800 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 34,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 32,542 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 29,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,543 miles

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

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

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under trays

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,059 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 17,121 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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L5 PKY is a 2011 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L5 PKY, 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 L5 PKY registered?

L5 PKY is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is L5 PKY safe to buy?

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