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SF59 ORJ

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,060 mi
Last recorded96,060 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 ORJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,060 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 92,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner cills corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 92,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside low handbrake

Rear Inner cills corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 73,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 65,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,913 miles

suface corrosion to rear suspension components and subframe

Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 48,351 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,921 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 44,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 27,964 miles

advise 2 front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 15 May 2013 23,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,455 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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SF59 ORJ is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF59 ORJ, 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 SF59 ORJ registered?

SF59 ORJ is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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