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GN08 VKK

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,457 mi
Last recorded15,457 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 VKK
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 15,457 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 15,371 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 15,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 15,338 miles

brake warning light is on

oil level warning light is on

run flat warning is on

Fail 5 Jun 2017 15,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning light is on

oil level warning light is on

run flat warning is on

Pass 25 May 2016 14,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 13,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 11,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 9,824 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 8,282 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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GN08 VKK is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN08 VKK, 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 GN08 VKK registered?

GN08 VKK is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is GN08 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 VKK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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