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BG08 UAE

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,699 mi
Last recorded129,699 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UAE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 129,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 121,696 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 121,695 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy Rear box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 117,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 110,389 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

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

Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Twisted

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 110,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 101,184 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both sides (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 97,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 94,367 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,631 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 88,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,781 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake disc's lipped and corroded advise

Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside head lamp cleaning device leaking from underside of vehicle advise

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,696 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)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,346 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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BG08 UAE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG08 UAE, 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 BG08 UAE registered?

BG08 UAE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is BG08 UAE safe to buy?

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