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GJ08 MVD

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,641 mi
Last recorded92,641 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MVD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,641 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,566 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,557 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and perished 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and perished 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,528 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort, efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,038 miles

Nearside Rear seat+belt not tested

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 56,282 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,116 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding across face (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 47,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,112 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,328 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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GJ08 MVD is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GJ08 MVD, 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 GJ08 MVD registered?

GJ08 MVD is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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