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ML08 WMK

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,949 mi
Last recorded90,949 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 WMK
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,949 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,764 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 85,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 79,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 74,815 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,805 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 63,039 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 63,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 56,436 miles

Centre stop lamp repaired with tape.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And scrubbed on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 52,213 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges.

Pass 20 May 2016 46,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,855 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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ML08 WMK is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML08 WMK, 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 ML08 WMK registered?

ML08 WMK is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is ML08 WMK safe to buy?

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