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HG08 WSL

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,345 mi
Last recorded126,345 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WSL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 126,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped but less than 10mm

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 126,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped but less than 10mm

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 112,241 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,998 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 97,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,168 miles

Under trays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,040 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 91,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 65% brake imbalance measured left weaker than right (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,771 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,549 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge & has outer sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,712 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,205 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing not checked

Fail 16 Jan 2015 60,159 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,552 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Jan 2013 43,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,927 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,567 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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HG08 WSL is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG08 WSL, 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 HG08 WSL registered?

HG08 WSL is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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