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GV08 UWH

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,975 mi
Last recorded129,975 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 129,975 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 129,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing locking bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 125,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 121,751 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside front fog light smashed

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 98,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on tread side not deep enough to reach the cord or ply

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,158 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 UWH 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 UWH, 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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GV08 UWH is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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