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153 VF

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,725 mi
Last recorded43,725 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration153 VF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 43,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,266 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 26 Jul 2021 33,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 32,135 miles

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,933 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 29,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,058 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,603 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 11,603 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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153 VF 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 93.8%.

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 153 VF, 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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What year was 153 VF registered?

153 VF is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is 153 VF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 153 VF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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