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YB09 GKN

2009 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,929 mi
Last recorded119,929 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 GKN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 119,929 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 119,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 106,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit at time of test advise get replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 106,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit at time of test advise get replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 94,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,175 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 91,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,904 miles

Front nearside & offside brake discs corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 76,040 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable wearing on abs sensor (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 76,039 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable wearing on abs sensor (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 60,786 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (recommended replacement) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,646 miles

Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 49,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,914 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 32,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,909 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,800 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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YB09 GKN is a 2009 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB09 GKN, 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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YB09 GKN is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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