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WE55 STO

2017 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,362 mi
Last recorded60,362 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE55 STO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 60,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 58,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 53,305 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,272 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,994 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 32,994 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,717 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components !

Fail 8 Mar 2021 32,682 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components !

Pass 28 May 2020

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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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WE55 STO is a 2017 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,516 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 WE55 STO, 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 9 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WE55 STO registered?

WE55 STO is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 5 June 2017.

Is WE55 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WE55 STO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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