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H2 KNB

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 KNB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,233 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 88,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,741 miles

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

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

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,615 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 69,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,346 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 66,214 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,105 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 51,458 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,774 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,473 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 28,406 miles

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

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

airbag light on dash

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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H2 KNB is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H2 KNB, 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 H2 KNB registered?

H2 KNB is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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