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SW51 OPW

2009 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,040 mi
Last recorded38,040 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 OPW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 38,040 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 35,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 30,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,013 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,520 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 25,900 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 22,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 21,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,445 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 17,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,819 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 12,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 9,230 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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SW51 OPW is a 2009 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW51 OPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW51 OPW registered?

SW51 OPW is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is SW51 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 OPW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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