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GY08 WPX

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,409 mi
Last recorded145,409 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WPX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 145,409 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 141,556 miles

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

chips in screen

Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,475 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2023 121,940 miles

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

chips in screen

Fail 4 Apr 2023 121,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

chips in screen

Pass 5 Apr 2022 116,766 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 116,766 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,866 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 112,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,111 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,400 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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GY08 WPX is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY08 WPX, 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 GY08 WPX registered?

GY08 WPX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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