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CF08 FJD

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,910 mi
Last recorded64,910 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 FJD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 64,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 62,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,397 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 58,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner - some perishing in treads - cut to outer sidewall and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner (close to exposing cords) some perishing in treads and 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Some corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 4 May 2023 58,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Condensation in O/S headlight

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner - some perishing in treads - cut to outer sidewall and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner (close to exposing cords) some perishing in treads and 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Some corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 6 Apr 2021 56,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Apr 2021 56,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Aug 2020 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

parking brake warning light illuminated

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,148 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 50,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,629 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges - recommend tracking checked.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs badly worn

service light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,516 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 21,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,184 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 11,195 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 6,185 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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CF08 FJD is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CF08 FJD, 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 CF08 FJD registered?

CF08 FJD is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is CF08 FJD safe to buy?

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