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SY59 BPZ

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,748 mi
Last recorded120,748 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 BPZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 120,748 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 120,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,118 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 117,118 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 111,269 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 102,908 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,041 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,144 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 68,141 miles

Brake performance not tested nsf bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,629 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 49,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,443 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 41,442 miles

Offside front brake application uneven 38% offside binding to excess (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,681 miles

Monitor wear on inner and outer edges of both front tyres.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY59 BPZ is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY59 BPZ, 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 SY59 BPZ registered?

SY59 BPZ is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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