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FA08 HAU

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,135 mi
Last recorded28,135 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HAU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 28,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 27,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 27,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 26,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 25,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 24,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 22,643 miles

chip windscreen zone B

Fail 14 May 2019 22,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chip windscreen zone B

Pass 16 May 2018 21,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 20,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 19,288 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2015 18,157 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 16,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 12,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,706 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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FA08 HAU is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA08 HAU, 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 FA08 HAU registered?

FA08 HAU is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is FA08 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 HAU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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