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AV08 UKG

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,656 mi
Last recorded73,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UKG
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,749 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion rear subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 72,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,812 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 67,812 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,418 miles

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

front brake flexi hoses cracked slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,424 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,957 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 31,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,779 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,433 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 13,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 13,907 miles

Slight misting around n/s/r caliper piston seal

Pass 29 May 2012 11,112 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,187 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 6,874 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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AV08 UKG is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV08 UKG, 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 18 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV08 UKG is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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