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SH05 GOS

2013 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,114 mi
Last recorded139,114 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 GOS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 139,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,746 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both n/s and o/s front tyres are devoid of tread on inner edges, but unable to view cords. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight wear/play evident in steering rack assembly

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 126,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,376 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,845 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 66,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SH05 GOS is a 2013 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2013 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,719 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 SH05 GOS, 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 13 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH05 GOS registered?

SH05 GOS is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 3 December 2013.

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