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SM09 MTK

2009 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,874 mi
Last recorded123,874 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 MTK
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 123,874 miles

handbrake just met efficiency

n/s/r brake slight brake lag

Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,751 miles

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

Fuel vapor smell present around fuel tank (no visible leak)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside brake discs have signs of over heating

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 120,747 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside brake discs have signs of over heating

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 118,733 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone in swept area, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 118,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone in swept area, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,944 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,202 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,927 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 80,927 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 72,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,071 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,333 miles

nsf / osf tyre cracking on tread and featherd on edges

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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SM09 MTK is a 2009 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM09 MTK, 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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SM09 MTK is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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