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NL61 BXW

2011 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,830 mi
Last recorded91,830 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 BXW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 91,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 83,167 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (215/40R18 85y RF) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (245/35r18 y RF) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,257 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower fog light loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 65,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light loose

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 55,848 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,468 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 45,468 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2016 36,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL61 BXW is a 2011 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL61 BXW, 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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NL61 BXW is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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