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AB08 BNW

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,433 mi
Last recorded114,433 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BNW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 114,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 112,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,075 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 109,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 104,704 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 104,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 72,598 miles

Engine Cover And Under-Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,571 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,719 miles

nearside rear tyre at legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 19,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 16,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,904 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 12,900 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on the inner edge & cracking

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge & is BADLY cracking

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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AB08 BNW is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AB08 BNW, 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 AB08 BNW registered?

AB08 BNW is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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