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LV59 XWR

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,867 mi
Last recorded61,867 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 XWR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 61,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 52,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 52,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,504 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 45,040 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 41,497 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 41,464 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 38,034 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 38,034 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 33,045 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 30,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,429 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 26,807 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jan 2017 26,806 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and (nail in tyre) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn and offside (not clearly visible) (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 25,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and (nail in tyre) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn and offside (not clearly visible) (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 23,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres perished and cracked

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 XWR is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

LV59 XWR is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is LV59 XWR safe to buy?

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