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YC61 OWR

2011 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,772 mi
Last recorded87,772 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OWR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,772 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 87,769 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,132 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 87,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,792 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 85,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,198 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,332 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,809 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 43,637 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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,422 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014
Fail 18 Nov 2014 15,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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YC61 OWR is a 2011 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 49,145 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 YC61 OWR, 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 15 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC61 OWR registered?

YC61 OWR is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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