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GL08 AEG

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

117,346 mi
Last recorded117,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 AEG
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 117,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 114,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 110,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 107,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 104,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 98,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 97,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 81,004 miles

both front brake discs are corroded in areas

Fail 23 May 2016 81,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TPMS lit on the dashboard

both front brake discs are corroded in areas

unable to check windscreen wipers clearance due to lack washer fluid

Pass 2 May 2015 69,886 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded on the lips

both front tyres are devoid of tread on outer shoulders,close to devoiding tread on inner edges and 4mm tread depths

both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges,and 4mm tread depths

windscreen wipers leave light lines,and washers water delivery is low down,though reaching windscreen at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2012 36,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,536 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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GL08 AEG is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GL08 AEG, 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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GL08 AEG is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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