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AJ59 RPZ

2009 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,316 mi
Last recorded118,316 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12554,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 RPZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 118,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged blistered coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 118,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged blistered coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 117,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,625 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 114,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 113,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 113,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2020 111,816 miles

FAULTY BONNET CATCH INTERMITTENT RELEASE

Nearside Front TYRE WORN IN INNER EDGE OF TREAD 215/40/18 85Y

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD 245/35/18 92Y EXTRA LOAD

VERY SLIGHT CHIP IN IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 5 Feb 2020 111,816 miles

FAULTY BONNET CATCH INTERMITTENT RELEASE

Nearside Front TYRE WORN IN INNER EDGE OF TREAD 215/40/18 85Y

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD 245/35/18 92Y EXTRA LOAD

VERY SLIGHT CHIP IN IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,657 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

RBT:park brake only minimum 16%

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view screen and side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2019 105,657 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

RBT:park brake only minimum 16%

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view screen and side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,169 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,305 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,863 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,849 miles

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

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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AJ59 RPZ is a 2009 BMW 125 in Blue 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 AJ59 RPZ, 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 AJ59 RPZ registered?

AJ59 RPZ is a 2009 BMW 125, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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