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G16 PCS

2008 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,167 mi
Last recorded54,167 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 PCS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 54,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 53,383 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,379 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,766 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 50,726 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 48,597 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 45,998 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 45,969 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 41,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,514 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 22,354 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 20,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,364 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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G16 PCS is a 2008 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 G16 PCS, 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 G16 PCS registered?

G16 PCS is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is G16 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 PCS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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