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WH02 GEM

2017 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,354 mi
Last recorded59,354 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 12548,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH02 GEM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 59,354 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2025 59,354 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2024 44,837 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 38,612 miles

Windscreen washers poor but still provides enough fluid

Pass 23 Jan 2023 29,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 29,525 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 29,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 26,660 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 15,949 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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WH02 GEM is a 2017 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 48,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WH02 GEM, 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 9 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WH02 GEM registered?

WH02 GEM is a 2017 BMW 125, first registered on 21 November 2017.

Is WH02 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH02 GEM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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