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HN08 LXX

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,369 mi
Last recorded169,369 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 LXX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 169,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 168,006 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear diff corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 167,005 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 167,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 163,367 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 163,367 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 163,360 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Bonnet does not close/secure. (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre depth is 1.5mm (legal minimum is 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cuts in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Number plate light is full of water which is making the light flicker and turn on intermittently. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre depth is 2mm (legal minimum is 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 159,676 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 159,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,887 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 146,887 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,493 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 6 Jun 2019 130,329 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,216 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 107,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 101,542 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2015 87,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 73,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 57,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 May 2012 41,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 41,491 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,480 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 LXX is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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