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FH08 LRN

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,731 mi
Last recorded101,731 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 LRN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 101,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 99,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 99,213 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 97,267 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 94,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,588 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 87,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,447 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,365 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,598 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,270 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,532 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 22,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,816 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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FH08 LRN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH08 LRN, 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 FH08 LRN registered?

FH08 LRN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is FH08 LRN safe to buy?

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