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RIG 4496

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 4496
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 96,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 89,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 86,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,076 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,701 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked between tread

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth close to legal limit 2mm

Offside Rear tyre tread depth close to legal limit 1.8mm

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,967 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,892 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 28,889 miles

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

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

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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RIG 4496 is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey 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 RIG 4496, 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 RIG 4496 registered?

RIG 4496 is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is RIG 4496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 4496 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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