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NG08 GWU

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,649 mi
Last recorded145,649 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 GWU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 145,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,257 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 139,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 135,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 126,999 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,878 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 120,877 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 115,035 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 102,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 91,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,640 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 80,640 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,351 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 73,646 miles

cut o/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

cut o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 69,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,180 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,296 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2012 46,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,355 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 29,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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NG08 GWU is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey 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 NG08 GWU, 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 NG08 GWU registered?

NG08 GWU is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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