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LR09 GFY

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,421 mi
Last recorded116,421 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 GFY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,421 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 116,417 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,486 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,724 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,454 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 101,735 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 101,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 88,337 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 88,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 83,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread depth edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread depth edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets / pair (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2016 83,750 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calliper hose section (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread depth edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread depth edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets / pair (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 70,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 70,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2013 62,706 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,785 miles

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

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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LR09 GFY is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR09 GFY, 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 LR09 GFY registered?

LR09 GFY is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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