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GJ58 SZX

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,514 mi
Last recorded99,514 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 SZX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 99,514 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 92,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 80,967 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 73,726 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,716 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,551 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 69,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 65,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,289 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,152 miles

nearside front tyre heavly wearing on outer edge and tread cracking advice change

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

offside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge and tread cracking advice change

offside rear tyre on legal limit advice change

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,635 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,635 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,855 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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GJ58 SZX 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 77.8%.

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 GJ58 SZX, 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 GJ58 SZX registered?

GJ58 SZX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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