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2011 BMW 125

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

95,986 mi
Last recorded95,986 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 12549,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 MYY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,986 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2026 99,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 99,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,294 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,061 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod play

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,011 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 84,011 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 66,556 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs - pads less than 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 58,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,761 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 50,470 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 50,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,383 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 80,383 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 44,508 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,886 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 77,886 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,781 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,360 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,065 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,744 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,727 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,658 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,324 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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YY54 MYY is a 2011 BMW 125 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 YY54 MYY, 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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YY54 MYY is a 2011 BMW 125, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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