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AC04 OVA

2010 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,851 mi
Last recorded133,851 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 12556,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 OVA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 133,851 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 133,632 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 124,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 124,994 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 114,792 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,107 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 107,084 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight light output not continuous (flickers) (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner pin/bush (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight flickers

Pass 7 Feb 2022 102,054 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 99,329 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 99,329 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 96,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,041 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 88,296 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,150 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Flickers after switching on but stabilises. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads are worn

offside front tyre is worn heavily on outer edge of tread

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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AC04 OVA is a 2010 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 56,047 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 AC04 OVA, 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 16 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC04 OVA is a 2010 BMW 125, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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