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LS59 ZLX

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,527 mi
Last recorded141,527 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 141,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 141,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 131,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 122,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 122,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,595 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 113,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2020 107,486 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 107,486 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,288 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2019 100,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,323 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 29,000 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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LS59 ZLX 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 70.6%.

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 LS59 ZLX, 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 LS59 ZLX registered?

LS59 ZLX is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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