MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AV58 EFF registered?
AV58 EFF is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 27 November 2008.
Is AV58 EFF safe to buy?
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