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LX59 YNE

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,655 mi
Last recorded149,655 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 YNE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 149,655 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 149,085 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 149,055 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 148,309 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 147,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 147,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 135,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 131,616 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 125,137 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,520 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,366 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Fail 23 Jan 2015 76,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,462 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 19,507 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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LX59 YNE is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX59 YNE, 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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LX59 YNE is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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