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LC61 CEA

2011 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,282 mi
Last recorded159,282 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 CEA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 159,282 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 159,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 145,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 128,888 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,535 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 114,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,271 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,308 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 88,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,472 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,851 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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LC61 CEA is a 2011 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC61 CEA, 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 LC61 CEA registered?

LC61 CEA is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is LC61 CEA safe to buy?

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