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DO06 EDS

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,915 mi
Last recorded89,915 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO06 EDS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,915 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front brake pads low linings

Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,851 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis have slight deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 88,851 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis have slight deterioration (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 88,293 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,291 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexis have signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 87,290 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexis have signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 86,249 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 86,245 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 20 Oct 2021 86,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,909 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicl;e

Fail 1 Oct 2019 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicl;e

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,892 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,745 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 62,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 55,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 17 May 2014 55,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 16 May 2013 48,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DO06 EDS is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DO06 EDS, 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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DO06 EDS is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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