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MP52 MCG

2008 BMW 125

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP52 MCG
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed not allowing full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear of car & components undersealed not allowing full inspection.

Pass 30 May 2025 106,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear have product applied (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under body protection fitted

under body and various components undersealed obscuring condition

Pass 7 May 2024 102,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material . front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components, Corroded & under sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2023 99,018 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 95,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,362 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 85,718 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 85,435 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,880 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,502 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 46,382 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outter edge of tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,569 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 24,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 24,150 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,310 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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MP52 MCG is a 2008 BMW 125 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MP52 MCG, 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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MP52 MCG is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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