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LG09 CTY

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,224 mi
Last recorded65,224 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 CTY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 65,224 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 103,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 103,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 99,251 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the both edges

Pass 31 May 2023 59,875 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,972 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,223 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 57,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,784 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,112 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,235 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 52,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 49,529 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under Shield Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 38,878 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 30,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,485 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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LG09 CTY is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LG09 CTY, 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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What year was LG09 CTY registered?

LG09 CTY is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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