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RF08 GVG

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,377 mi
Last recorded41,377 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 GVG
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 41,377 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 40,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 39,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 38,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 38,224 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 38,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 37,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 36,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 35,189 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 32,766 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 30,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 28,000 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 25,816 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,239 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)

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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RF08 GVG 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 RF08 GVG, 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 RF08 GVG registered?

RF08 GVG is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is RF08 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 GVG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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