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R700 LJW

2011 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,682 mi
Last recorded119,682 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 LJW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 119,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,111 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 106,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 67,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,361 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 34,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2017 30,168 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 22,488 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,735 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 13,382 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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R700 LJW is a 2011 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R700 LJW, 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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What year was R700 LJW registered?

R700 LJW is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 14 May 2011.

Is R700 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 LJW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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