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PO58 WHZ

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,911 mi
Last recorded126,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 WHZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 126,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 125,073 miles

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

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

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

handbrake performance 16%

Pass 9 Jul 2024 120,815 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 120,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 117,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 113,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,959 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,966 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 102,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,581 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,690 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,690 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,240 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 27,221 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)

both front tyres running off outside edges

check alignment

Pass 3 Aug 2013 23,601 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 13 Jan 2012 17,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,418 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,418 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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PO58 WHZ is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PO58 WHZ, 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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PO58 WHZ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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