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MT08 BNU

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 BNU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 87,494 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 84,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,355 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 77,537 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDE (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,670 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,143 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 67,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,120 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2018 66,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,543 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear diff has slight misting of oil

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,276 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2016 53,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

front inner brake pads worn and getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 27,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 8,600 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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MT08 BNU is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black 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 MT08 BNU, 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 MT08 BNU registered?

MT08 BNU is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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