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P17 RPS

2011 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 RPS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,716 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

High Rise Brake Light Has Several LED's Inoperative

Offside Front Fog Lamp Bulb Fallen From Housing

Offside Rear Brake Pad Warning Wire Rubbing On Driveshaft

Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,889 miles

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

High level brake light has several led's out.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensively perished/cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front fog lamp inoperative.

offside rear tyre tread shows extensive uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the inner edge(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing the ply/cords)

Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,709 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 47,088 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,908 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 40,908 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,387 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,893 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,545 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 16,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre perishing in tread

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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P17 RPS is a 2011 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P17 RPS, 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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P17 RPS is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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