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HN08 HUJ

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,299 mi
Last recorded107,299 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 HUJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 107,299 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 107,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hose are perished and starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake flexi hoses perished

rear brake discs scored

Fail 2 Jul 2024 105,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake flexi hoses perished

rear brake discs scored

Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 101,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,994 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 97,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 97,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,092 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 94,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,240 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2017 74,979 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under body covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 74,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,762 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,323 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,597 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,174 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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HN08 HUJ is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HN08 HUJ, 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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HN08 HUJ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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