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MCO 1A

2011 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,053 mi
Last recorded65,053 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCO 1A
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 65,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,227 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 53,564 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,670 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,240 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 32,079 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,889 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 27,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and heavy wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,054 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 24,054 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe bracket at gear box lower part missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,639 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 18,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MCO 1A is a 2011 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 49,145 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 MCO 1A, 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 15 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCO 1A registered?

MCO 1A is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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