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DA08 KPO

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,465 mi
Last recorded106,465 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KPO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 106,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 102,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 95,543 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 95,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2023 80,237 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 80,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 63,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 47,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged - Perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2020 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre punctured

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre punctured

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 42,204 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 42,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 40,537 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)

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

o/s handbrake performance low but meets standard on test

Pass 19 May 2017 36,620 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 33,480 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 33,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,261 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 21,918 miles

registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,918 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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DA08 KPO 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 68.4%.

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 DA08 KPO, 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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DA08 KPO is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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