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YK61 MXG

2011 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 MXG
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 116,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear and discs scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 115,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 114,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,543 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 111,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,265 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 110,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 110,261 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 109,417 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,329 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder 2 mm low on pressure

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,297 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 58,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,308 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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YK61 MXG is a 2011 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK61 MXG, 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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YK61 MXG is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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