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ML09 OHZ

2009 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,801 mi
Last recorded123,801 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 OHZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 123,801 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 119,235 miles

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

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jan 2025 119,235 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2024 107,468 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,299 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 98,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 95,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,476 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,036 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 88,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,436 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,927 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,952 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,536 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,709 miles

osf tyre tread cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2012 9,709 miles

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

osf tyre tread cracking

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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ML09 OHZ is a 2009 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML09 OHZ, 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 ML09 OHZ registered?

ML09 OHZ is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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