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M3 UAX

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UAX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 95,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 95,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,544 miles

Offside Rear ABS sensor wire fouling on driveshaft

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 92,541 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear ABS sensor wire fouling on driveshaft

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,458 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 85,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,869 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,153 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,319 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 56,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,403 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,489 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,186 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,144 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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M3 UAX is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black 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 M3 UAX, 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 M3 UAX registered?

M3 UAX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 21 September 2008.

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