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LM59 GUE

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,901 mi
Last recorded130,901 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 GUE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 130,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 125,492 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 125,419 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))

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

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

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 6 Jul 2024 116,332 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 116,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower 2 X jack point rubber block missing!!

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 109,407 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 101,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 89,090 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 89,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,916 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 15 Jul 2019 84,916 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 58,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 45,380 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,015 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,914 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 13,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LM59 GUE is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM59 GUE, 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 LM59 GUE registered?

LM59 GUE is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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