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Y6 ALC

2009 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,295 mi
Last recorded60,295 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 ALC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 60,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,798 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 58,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 46,435 miles

Rear brake pad warning light on, pads are new

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Oct 2021 42,153 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2021 42,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,005 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,182 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 23,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,992 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 19,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers not checked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,509 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 27 Mar 2012 12,841 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking between tyre tread

offside front tyre cracking between tyre tread

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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Y6 ALC is a 2009 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y6 ALC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y6 ALC registered?

Y6 ALC is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is Y6 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 ALC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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