MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corroded exhaust backbox
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil leak engine areas
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres worn close to minimum limit
EML on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/s/r wheel slightly noisy on rotation possible wheel bearing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management lamp indicates fault
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hazard light switch intermittantly inoperative, working at time of test
indicator switch intermittantly inoperative, working at time of test
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 125?
Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MA55 PER is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 MA55 PER, 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 MA55 PER registered?
MA55 PER is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 December 2008.
Is MA55 PER safe to buy?
The MOT history for MA55 PER shows 35 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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