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EN05 ACE

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,323 mi
Last recorded148,323 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 ACE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 148,323 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 142,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,857 miles

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

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

Rear subframe correded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 134,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 129,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,233 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 119,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Sep 2019 110,585 miles

Central Front number plate slightly cracked

Central Rear rear coil springs corroded

Central Rear slight gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,811 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front number plate is slightly cracked

N/s/f wheel has a slight buckle

Rear coil springs are corroded

Slight gearbox oil leak

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,803 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Diff is leaking oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,279 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Brake reaction bushes Are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,460 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 69,452 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,481 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear tyres on legal limit 205/50x17 W runflat

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,961 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

MARKS ON N/S OUTERSILL

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,236 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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EN05 ACE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EN05 ACE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN05 ACE registered?

EN05 ACE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is EN05 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 ACE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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