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RF58 DGV

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,399 mi
Last recorded95,399 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 DGV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 95,399 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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Pass 10 May 2025 93,861 miles

General underbody corrosion

Multiple undertrays fitted obscuring testers view of testable items.

Nearside Front Jacking pad/Point deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall - 235/35ZR19 Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - 235/35ZR19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall - 235/35ZR19 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - 235/35ZR19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn between 2-3MM - 235/35ZR19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 89,961 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,276 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,767 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,909 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,183 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,174 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 41,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,237 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 24,619 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,848 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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RF58 DGV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RF58 DGV, 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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RF58 DGV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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