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K80 BAV

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 BAV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 92,926 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 85,678 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 78,776 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,104 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,092 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 59,041 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 50,257 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

off side front and rear tyres, outer side walls have damage

Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 39,259 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2016 35,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 31,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,335 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,022 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 1 May 2012 18,274 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 24 May 2011 13,985 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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K80 BAV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 K80 BAV, 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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What year was K80 BAV registered?

K80 BAV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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