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M321 DJL

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,512 mi
Last recorded149,512 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 DJL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 149,512 miles

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre 1x screw in outer edge of treaded section ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 136,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer lamp inoperative - Rectified, New bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 136,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer lamp inoperative - Rectified, New bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 123,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,855 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,839 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,681 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,466 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,145 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,773 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,116 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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M321 DJL 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 M321 DJL, 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 M321 DJL registered?

M321 DJL is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is M321 DJL safe to buy?

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