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AB08 HYF

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,751 mi
Last recorded69,751 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inside edge 205/50R17 Bridgestone Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,859 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn close to wear indicator lead

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,722 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,526 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,712 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 51,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 47,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre bald inside edge close to last layer of rubber

Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,798 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge, but not showing cords

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 27,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 22,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,720 miles

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

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 HYF 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 87.5%.

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 AB08 HYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 HYF registered?

AB08 HYF is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AB08 HYF safe to buy?

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