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JR57 MAD

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,929 mi
Last recorded101,929 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR57 MAD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 101,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays are fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chip to windscreen

corrosion to nearside rear sub-frame support bracket

oil residue offside of engine

Fail 28 Oct 2024 93,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front/angled arm with ball joint facing down - marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim - marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chip to windscreen

corrosion to nearside rear sub-frame support bracket

oil residue offside of engine

Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,927 miles

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

chip in front windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,130 miles

Offside Low reading on parking brake

Fail 8 Sep 2021 69,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Low reading on parking brake

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,017 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16% - low reading O/S

Fail 7 Sep 2020 57,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16% - low reading O/S

Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,002 miles

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

Offside low reading on parking brake

Fail 29 Aug 2019 48,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside low reading on parking brake

Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,348 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,646 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,782 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,659 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,158 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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JR57 MAD 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 78.9%.

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 JR57 MAD, 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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JR57 MAD is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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