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OU59 FJA

2009 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,146 mi
Last recorded102,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 FJA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 102,146 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 97,211 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 94,100 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,995 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 90,967 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak emissions aborted,vehicle cuts out during catalyst test,EML turns on (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm,inner edge worn,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 85,530 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts on inner edge,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on inner edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 85,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Nail in tyre advise

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts on inner edge,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts on inner edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,736 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,410 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2017 65,177 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 22 Dec 2016 58,502 miles

Rear tyres getting close to wear indicators

Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,372 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 45,018 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,627 miles

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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OU59 FJA is a 2009 BMW 125 in White 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 OU59 FJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU59 FJA registered?

OU59 FJA is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is OU59 FJA safe to buy?

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