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WL59 BBJ

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,157 mi
Last recorded58,157 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 58,157 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 58,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 54,943 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 29 Jan 2025 54,943 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 48,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 37,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 31,753 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 27,227 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 23,568 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 21,685 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 21,664 miles

Emissions not tested Due to EML coming on while testing and engine being put in to limp mode (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 19,575 miles

Front front tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 14 Oct 2016 15,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 12,060 miles

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

front tyres both have small damage to sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,903 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 7,113 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,112 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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WL59 BBJ is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WL59 BBJ, 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 WL59 BBJ registered?

WL59 BBJ is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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