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P2 JMY

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,691 mi
Last recorded107,691 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 JMY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 107,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 106,740 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 106,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,137 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,028 miles

Fuel cap o-ring cracking/perishing

Fuel door defective

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake lagging in operation, park brake efficiency only just met

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp dim

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

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

Rear bracing structure over prop tunnel distorted/corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

TPMS warning on dash

Fail 5 Jul 2022 88,991 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning & Pad warning displayed on dashboard

Fuel cap o-ring cracking/perishing

Fuel door defective

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire adrift

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake lagging in operation, park brake efficiency only just met

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp dim

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

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

Rear bracing structure over prop tunnel distorted/corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

TPMS warning on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2021 68,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,191 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 65,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,669 miles

Handbrake efficiency on limit

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,442 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,699 miles

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre uneven wear

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,591 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

o/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2013 21,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 12,203 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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P2 JMY is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P2 JMY, 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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P2 JMY is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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