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HN08 ZPW

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,241 mi
Last recorded68,241 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 68,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 64,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 61,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,196 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 55,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 55,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,523 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 54,523 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 53,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 51,840 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 42,660 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre just on limit needs changing now

offside rear tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,720 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,407 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 ZPW 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 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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