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GV08 UJA

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,088 mi
Last recorded107,088 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UJA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 107,088 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 104,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,182 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,743 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 92,743 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,800 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 87,800 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 85,518 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,386 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,560 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,287 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,957 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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GV08 UJA is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black 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 GV08 UJA, 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 GV08 UJA registered?

GV08 UJA is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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