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D1 FBN

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,206 mi
Last recorded42,206 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 FBN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 42,206 miles

Bonnet release mechanism defective but can still be opened

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 41,920 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 41,920 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 37,690 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 37,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 35,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 35,432 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 35,051 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 34,591 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 34,169 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated additional device needed (3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 33,707 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 33,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,487 miles

rear brake pad sensor is routed wrong o/s/r

Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,224 miles

handbrake light stays on

Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres treads cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,551 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,671 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D1 FBN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D1 FBN, 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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D1 FBN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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