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DS08 BPK

2008 BMW 125

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

278,538 mi
Last recorded278,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BPK
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 278,538 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 260,303 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2025 260,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 245,288 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 245,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged inner reinforcement exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Boot lid slightly loose O/S hinge damaged but not likely to become detached. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 226,778 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2023 226,778 miles

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 210,642 miles

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

rear exhaust box shield loose

Pass 25 May 2021 187,795 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2021 187,795 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear caliper seized

Pass 14 May 2020 160,255 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2020 160,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 150,972 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 140,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,803 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r upper suspension has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2016 118,317 miles

nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2016 118,317 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 105,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 102,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 82,826 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)

Fail 22 May 2012 82,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 20 May 2011 60,025 miles

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

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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DS08 BPK is a 2008 BMW 125 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DS08 BPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS08 BPK registered?

DS08 BPK is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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