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KV08 GKU

2008 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,941 mi
Last recorded154,941 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 GKU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 154,941 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 154,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 149,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 140,621 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,825 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower outer, rose joint worn, but not excessive

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,381 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 112,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,663 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,998 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 50,768 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,988 miles

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

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

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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KV08 GKU is a 2008 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KV08 GKU, 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 KV08 GKU registered?

KV08 GKU is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 GKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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