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50 RON

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,145 mi
Last recorded135,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 RON
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 135,145 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 134,245 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 134,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2024 131,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 128,825 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 124,658 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion in rear axle

Fail 26 May 2022 124,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear corrosion in rear axle

Pass 17 May 2021 118,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 113,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 108,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,526 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,323 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 83,323 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,934 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,438 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,077 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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50 RON is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 50 RON, 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 50 RON registered?

50 RON is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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