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DB08 XXX

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,050 mi
Last recorded94,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 XXX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,050 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 94,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,838 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 92,409 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,020 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 83,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,907 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,588 miles

Engine covers and trays fitted underneath

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,800 miles

engine pans

Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,698 miles

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

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,407 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,388 miles

both front tyres bald on edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 41,519 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,317 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 33,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,048 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 27,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,759 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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DB08 XXX 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 DB08 XXX, 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 DB08 XXX registered?

DB08 XXX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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