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NJT 471H

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,738 mi
Last recorded121,738 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 471H
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 121,738 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 121,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 116,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 108,809 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 104,283 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 104,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 101,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,357 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,369 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,787 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,878 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,654 miles

Front Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 May 2015 67,783 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edges.

Pass 2 May 2014 56,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

inner rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

inner rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage inner and outer wheel rims.

marks across front windscreen.,

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,406 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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NJT 471H 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 NJT 471H, 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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NJT 471H is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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