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GL08 OVD

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,154 mi
Last recorded123,154 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 123,154 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 118,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 118,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 116,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 114,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 104,068 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 93,555 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,634 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small Chip In Windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,793 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,571 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,668 miles

Front windcreen wipers slight judder and smearing

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,464 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,384 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,633 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,242 miles

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

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

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 OVD is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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