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AV58 EFF

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,180 mi
Last recorded146,180 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EFF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 146,180 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 146,180 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2019 140,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2019 140,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 131,497 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2018 131,481 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,262 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 122,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,955 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 99,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective o/s and n/s headlamp cleaning devices missing (1.7.2)

Headlamp insecure Both headlamps insecure (vehicle has accident damage and headlamps are insecure) (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet lock catches missing (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,930 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,032 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 82,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,760 miles

nearside front tyre curb protector has damage,

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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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AV58 EFF is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AV58 EFF, 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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AV58 EFF is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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