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KY08 KEL

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,557 mi
Last recorded98,557 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KEL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,557 miles

Nearside 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 31 Oct 2024 94,970 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 94,924 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 89,078 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,454 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 80,330 miles

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

offside rear h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,565 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 63,565 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,477 miles

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres cracked & worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,888 miles

Both front tyres are cracked.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,981 miles

front tyres cracked

nearside rear tyre has a nail/screw in it

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre cracked & worn on outer edge

offside front tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,281 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,682 miles

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

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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KY08 KEL is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KY08 KEL, 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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KY08 KEL is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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