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LV59 OLW

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 OLW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,395 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 79,124 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 79,124 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,029 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 71,023 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2023 66,863 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 64,291 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2020 56,136 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance is on 25% on the rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 52,791 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,804 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,766 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 35,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 22,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 19,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 16,054 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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LV59 OLW is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue 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 LV59 OLW, 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 LV59 OLW registered?

LV59 OLW is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is LV59 OLW safe to buy?

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