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N999 MFM

2009 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,370 mi
Last recorded123,370 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 MFM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 123,370 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 123,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 118,878 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake hose supply brake pipes and nuts (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in rear subframe and attached suspension arms

Fail 25 Jul 2025 118,878 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake hose supply brake pipes and nuts (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in rear subframe and attached suspension arms

Pass 29 Jul 2024 113,968 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes and nuts on centre brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 113,963 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes and nuts on centre brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 108,465 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,344 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,896 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,163 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 89,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bulge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mm on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

number plates slightly dis-coloring

Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,803 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mm on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

number plates slightly dis-coloring

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,998 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 59,996 miles

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

osf tyre badly feathered and close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,584 miles

Offside Rear 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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 23,676 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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N999 MFM is a 2009 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N999 MFM, 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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N999 MFM is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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