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WA59 LGL

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA59 LGL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 109,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler cap seal cracking.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a broken bracket, Still secure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 109,661 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler cap seal cracking.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a broken bracket, Still secure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 102,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,282 miles

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

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

advise nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,070 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 63,293 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 55,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 43,518 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,656 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 27,556 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 20,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 12,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 6,688 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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WA59 LGL is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WA59 LGL, 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 WA59 LGL registered?

WA59 LGL is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is WA59 LGL safe to buy?

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