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HJ08 YOO

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,723 mi
Last recorded123,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 YOO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 123,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 115,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 100,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 87,428 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,173 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 80,172 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,057 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 9 Mar 2021 70,057 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,012 miles

Plastic covers restrict inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,010 miles

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

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

Plastic covers restrict inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,547 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,912 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 65,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,324 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,804 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,497 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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HJ08 YOO is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue 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 HJ08 YOO, 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 HJ08 YOO registered?

HJ08 YOO is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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