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SW09 FON

2009 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,671 mi
Last recorded120,671 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FON
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 120,671 miles

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

undertray cover fitted front to back

Pass 13 Mar 2025 106,602 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension componants are corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,080 miles

2X holes in passenger footwell, caused by damaged bracket underneath vehicle - outside pre-scribed areas

Fail 27 Mar 2024 95,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2X holes in passenger footwell, caused by damaged bracket underneath vehicle - outside pre-scribed areas

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

TPMS light lit on dash

Offside Front Wheel and Tyre are damaged due to contact with parts of the vehicle when moving

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,614 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 92,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nuts secured to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nsr nuts secured to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn cords exposed and cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise unable to open bonnet but secure

Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 72,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,127 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 66,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,727 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 58,727 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,886 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 53,886 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 46,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 41,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has several long, deep splits - advise replacement

Fail 7 May 2014 41,819 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has several long, deep splits - advise replacement

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,540 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 33,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 26,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SW09 FON is a 2009 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SW09 FON, 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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SW09 FON is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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