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LS09 YEB

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,519 mi
Last recorded88,519 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 YEB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,016 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 81,016 miles

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

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,386 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 70,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 54,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,892 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 34,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,603 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,539 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,320 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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LS09 YEB is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS09 YEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS09 YEB registered?

LS09 YEB is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is LS09 YEB safe to buy?

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