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EF08 XBT

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,388 mi
Last recorded101,388 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XBT
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,388 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 101,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subrame to chassis strengthening plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 97,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake has only just met the required limits

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,607 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 95,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,943 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened brackets corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,994 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,973 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 68,930 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 57,154 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,872 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs heavily scored and pitted

nearside front tyre worn close to the min legal limit, also perished and cracked, just passable

nearside rear tyre worn low, perished and cracked

wipers performance not tested

Fail 4 Dec 2015 44,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

front brake discs heavily scored and pitted

nearside front tyre worn close to the min legal limit, also perished and cracked, just passable

nearside rear tyre worn low, perished and cracked

wipers performance not tested

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,182 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 36,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,498 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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EF08 XBT is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF08 XBT, 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 EF08 XBT registered?

EF08 XBT is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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