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OO08 KAF

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,534 mi
Last recorded131,534 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 KAF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 131,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,041 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 125,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,164 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,090 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively bracket damaged/wiring chafing (ABS & Brake wear). (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,351 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,351 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling Water filler neck was fouling brake hose & steering components (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays/covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,682 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,825 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,587 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,237 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 23,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracking betwwen treads.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,219 miles

N/S/F Tyre perishing

N/S/R Tyre perishing

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

O/S/F Tyre Perishing

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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OO08 KAF 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 OO08 KAF, 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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OO08 KAF is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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