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JWV 125V

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,641 mi
Last recorded110,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 125V
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 110,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2025 110,641 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2024 110,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 105,670 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 102,943 miles

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

both head lamp washers not working

Fail 24 Nov 2021 102,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both head lamp washers not working

Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 May 2018 69,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

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

Fail 12 May 2017 64,112 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

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

Pass 18 May 2016 56,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,236 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 48,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 23,705 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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JWV 125V is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey 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 JWV 125V, 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 JWV 125V registered?

JWV 125V is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is JWV 125V safe to buy?

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