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AJ08 COL

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,359 mi
Last recorded54,359 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 COL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,862 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,157 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 48,884 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 47,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 44,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 32,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 29,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 25,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 22,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,266 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,588 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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AJ08 COL 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 100%.

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 AJ08 COL, 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 AJ08 COL registered?

AJ08 COL is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is AJ08 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ08 COL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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