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RA58 GMU

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,000 mi
Last recorded91,000 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GMU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,000 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 91,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,705 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,773 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,216 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 76,216 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,236 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 73,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,591 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 62,132 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 62,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 50,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,100 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 33,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 27,779 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 21,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 15,838 miles

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2012 12,689 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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RA58 GMU is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA58 GMU, 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 RA58 GMU registered?

RA58 GMU is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 18 February 2009.

Is RA58 GMU safe to buy?

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