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RA61 NFY

2011 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,746 mi
Last recorded157,746 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 NFY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 157,746 miles

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 2 Dec 2024 157,746 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2023 137,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 137,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,435 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 106,036 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 106,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn but no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 79,451 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,571 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 63,571 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor lever detatched (1.7.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 37,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 16,647 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 1,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 1,403 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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RA61 NFY is a 2011 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RA61 NFY, 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 RA61 NFY registered?

RA61 NFY is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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