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M2 XAT

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,788 mi
Last recorded84,788 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 XAT
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 81,668 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside, inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 75,311 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 72,899 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,359 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 71,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both rear discs on the face. (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,739 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,758 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,994 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 11,936 miles

Undershield fitted

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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M2 XAT is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M2 XAT, 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 M2 XAT registered?

M2 XAT is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is M2 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 XAT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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