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HN08 GGZ

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 GGZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,078 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull.

Fail 12 Feb 2026 118,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Both headlamp glasses going dull.

Pass 7 Feb 2025 116,725 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 116,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 114,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 105,061 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 105,061 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 95,999 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 87,919 miles

could not do full under body inspection due to vehicle under trays fitted [at time of testing]

Fail 21 May 2020 87,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s front brake hose worn [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s brake hose worn [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

could not do full under body inspection due to vehicle under trays fitted [at time of testing]

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2019 81,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,452 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,501 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm + worn badly on inner edge

undertrays

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,299 miles

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

undertrays

Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of the tred (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays

Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords time of test + is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 28 Nov 2013 45,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,537 miles

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Dec 2011 30,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,141 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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HN08 GGZ is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN08 GGZ, 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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HN08 GGZ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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