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DN08 RVR

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,684 mi
Last recorded161,684 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 RVR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 161,684 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 161,202 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear differential corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2025 161,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear differential corroding

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 155,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 146,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 141,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 139,557 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 139,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 133,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 215/40y18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2017 118,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,002 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,416 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,831 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,382 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,382 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 34,581 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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DN08 RVR 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 76.2%.

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 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 DN08 RVR, 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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DN08 RVR is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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