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VN09 LXV

2009 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,687 mi
Last recorded81,687 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 LXV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,687 miles

both front tyres wearing low close to wear bars centre tread

both rear tyres wearing low close to wear bars centre tread

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,114 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,311 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,154 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

offside front tyre wearing on edge tread

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,810 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,289 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,306 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,830 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view dark (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view dark (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,422 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 51,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,335 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,648 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,037 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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VN09 LXV is a 2009 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VN09 LXV, 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 VN09 LXV registered?

VN09 LXV is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is VN09 LXV safe to buy?

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