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LT09 DBO

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,284 mi
Last recorded56,284 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 DBO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 56,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 55,067 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 55,067 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 54,196 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 54,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,766 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2023 52,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,071 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,448 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside and offside front door mirrors deteriorating

offside front lamp has condensation

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,762 miles

condensation on front headlamps

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside front door mirror deteriorating

offside front door mirror deteriorating

Fail 6 Mar 2020 48,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

condensation on front headlamps

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside front door mirror deteriorating

offside front door mirror deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2019 46,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside front obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view

offside front obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,376 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake warning light staying on dash

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,557 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside door mirror glass deteriorating

rear view screen in cabin faulty

Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,035 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 34,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side front and near side front tyres crcked

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,842 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,777 miles

Both front (edges) and o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,660 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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LT09 DBO is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT09 DBO, 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 LT09 DBO registered?

LT09 DBO is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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