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W3 JOM

2009 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,674 mi
Last recorded51,674 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 JOM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 51,674 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 51,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 49,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 47,113 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 47,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,636 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 43,628 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,055 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,736 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 34,735 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,909 miles

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jun 2017 23,909 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,784 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 10,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 7,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 5,865 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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W3 JOM is a 2009 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W3 JOM, 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 W3 JOM registered?

W3 JOM is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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The MOT history for W3 JOM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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