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W8 JFD

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,442 mi
Last recorded72,442 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 JFD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,442 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 72,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 70,883 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,841 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Nov 2022 60,683 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 60,683 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,915 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 54,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 51,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 46,376 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 43,443 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 40,327 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 37,517 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 34,980 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 34,975 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 31,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 27,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,558 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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W8 JFD is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W8 JFD, 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 W8 JFD registered?

W8 JFD is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is W8 JFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 JFD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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