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L4 HGC

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 HGC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 62,052 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 59,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 57,579 miles

Lower effort- offside parking brake.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borders on serious fluid leak (MoT 'fail') (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 56,064 miles

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 56,064 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 55,004 miles

All tyres inner sidewalls have splits (Were significantly under-inflated.

Parking brake efficiency low at 17%

Pass 21 May 2019 51,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 46,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 42,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 28,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 22,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,206 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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L4 HGC is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L4 HGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L4 HGC registered?

L4 HGC is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is L4 HGC safe to buy?

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