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AC08 PEO

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,659 mi
Last recorded133,659 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PEO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 133,659 miles

Undertrays fitted, Unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 24 Sep 2024 130,375 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted, unable to fully inspect some items.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 125,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted unable to check some items

Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 115,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside rear caliper spring missing

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,580 miles

Bonnet release lever intermittently inop

Front position lamps blue

Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release lever intermittently inop

Front position lamps blue

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,061 miles

Central High level brake light is cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 82,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Central High level brake light is cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 73,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 65,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,246 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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AC08 PEO is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AC08 PEO, 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 AC08 PEO registered?

AC08 PEO is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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