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J80 DNF

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,193 mi
Last recorded61,193 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 DNF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 61,193 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 55,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 49,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 47,610 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,914 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 44,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,041 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 42,041 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,505 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,800 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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J80 DNF is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J80 DNF, 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 J80 DNF registered?

J80 DNF is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is J80 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 DNF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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