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HT08 HFM

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,134 mi
Last recorded147,134 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 HFM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 147,134 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 141,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 136,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 126,480 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,786 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 94,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,684 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 71,684 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn excessively on the inner tread shoulder

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,805 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,510 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,181 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 40,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 35,735 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,398 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,623 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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HT08 HFM is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver 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 HT08 HFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT08 HFM registered?

HT08 HFM is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is HT08 HFM safe to buy?

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