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N50 BXR

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,654 mi
Last recorded137,654 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 BXR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 137,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 134,010 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 130,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 115,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,034 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 104,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,129 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,719 miles

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

front nearside tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2016 55,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,949 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 26,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 19,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

near side wiper bolde recommd to change in futur

Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,621 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

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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N50 BXR is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N50 BXR, 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 N50 BXR registered?

N50 BXR is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is N50 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 BXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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