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WK59 YKJ

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 YKJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 96,828 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,255 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 91,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 86,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,020 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,220 miles

Nearside park brake reading low

Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread +void of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges & perishing in tread

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges & perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 53,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges & perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,701 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WK59 YKJ is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WK59 YKJ, 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 WK59 YKJ registered?

WK59 YKJ is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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