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M26 WRM

2009 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,011 mi
Last recorded118,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 WRM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 118,011 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 113,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 108,472 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 101,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,915 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 85,915 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,563 miles

front tyres perishing

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,361 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,949 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 38,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,236 miles

front tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear tyre wearing low

sill covers and under trays fitted

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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M26 WRM is a 2009 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M26 WRM, 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 M26 WRM registered?

M26 WRM is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is M26 WRM safe to buy?

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