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LB09 LCV

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 LCV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 82,793 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 79,408 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 74,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Cracked on both repair welds. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre Repairable position ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump separated

Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 57,619 miles

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

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,911 miles

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

offside front tyre worn uneven inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,234 miles

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

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)

osf tyre splitting in treads

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,530 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 7,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 7,252 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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LB09 LCV is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB09 LCV, 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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LB09 LCV is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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