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Y27 SWB

2015 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,467 mi
Last recorded134,467 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12556,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 SWB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 134,467 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 134,445 miles

Fuel pipe leaking above fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 125,714 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 116,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 116,399 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 111,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 108,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 108,151 miles

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 101,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,539 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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Y27 SWB is a 2015 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2015 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 56,470 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 Y27 SWB, 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 11 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y27 SWB registered?

Y27 SWB is a 2015 BMW 125, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is Y27 SWB safe to buy?

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