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BU08 OBN

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,182 mi
Last recorded96,182 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OBN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,182 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 96,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,246 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,100 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 82,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,630 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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BU08 OBN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU08 OBN, 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 BU08 OBN registered?

BU08 OBN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is BU08 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 OBN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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