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YX09 ZKR

2009 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,317 mi
Last recorded118,317 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 ZKR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 118,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and in outer side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 113,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts also running low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 113,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,665 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

covers fitted

rear subframe and sills rusting

Fail 9 Nov 2022 98,664 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

covers fitted

rear subframe and sills rusting

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,466 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 88,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Covers Fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,007 miles

covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,695 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 74,695 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn, cut and perished

Offside Front tyre worn, cut and perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,356 miles

boht rear tyres worn on outer edges

both front tyres perishing on inner tread pattern

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both starting to crack (4.1.D.1e)

Front both front tyres heavily perished in tread & low on edges

Rear both tyres cracking in tread & worn very low on edges

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,520 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 34,544 miles

wipers start to smear

Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,015 miles

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

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

both off side tyres scrubbing /front tyre close to cords

Pass 30 May 2012 23,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YX09 ZKR is a 2009 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX09 ZKR, 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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What year was YX09 ZKR registered?

YX09 ZKR is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is YX09 ZKR safe to buy?

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