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M888 CKM

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,156 mi
Last recorded62,156 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 CKM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,156 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 62,156 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 57,616 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass discoloured ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 19 Dec 2022 53,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,296 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,975 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,314 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,801 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 20,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 10,555 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 9,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 4,924 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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M888 CKM is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M888 CKM, 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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M888 CKM is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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