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SC09 JZE

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,484 mi
Last recorded135,484 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 JZE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,484 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 126,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 126,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,125 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad fitting kit spring missing on caliper

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2021 102,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad fitting kit spring missing on caliper

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2020 97,318 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (inner and outer pin/bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 97,312 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (inner and outer pin/bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,915 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 84,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,523 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,271 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 59,270 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,538 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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SC09 JZE is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SC09 JZE, 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.

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What year was SC09 JZE registered?

SC09 JZE is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is SC09 JZE safe to buy?

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