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CBO 25

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,629 mi
Last recorded38,629 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBO 25
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 38,629 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 38,605 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 35,716 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 35,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 33,723 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 33,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 33,246 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 33,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 31,853 miles

PAS light on

Fail 14 Apr 2022 31,853 miles

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

PAS light on

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,698 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 27,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 19,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 16,887 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 16,887 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 13,494 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 12,718 miles

Tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2013 8,236 miles

All four road wheel tyres starting to crack and deteriorate

Rear boot lid high level brake light lense insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2012 5,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 4,057 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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CBO 25 is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CBO 25, 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 CBO 25 registered?

CBO 25 is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 18 October 2008.

Is CBO 25 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBO 25 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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