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VO59 YCC

2009 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,235 mi
Last recorded101,235 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 YCC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 101,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 93,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,057 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2022 82,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,359 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,079 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,209 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 54,028 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,613 miles

advisory under tray cover fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,402 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,355 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,188 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 30,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake warning light illuminated

Fail 23 Aug 2012 26,955 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake warning light illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 26,950 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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VO59 YCC is a 2009 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO59 YCC, 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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VO59 YCC is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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