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2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 BND
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 71,717 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 67,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,738 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 58,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 53,933 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,951 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,711 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 46,711 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 42,821 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 42,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2016 39,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 36,285 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 32,959 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 32,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,829 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,476 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,312 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 21,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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R100 BND 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 R100 BND, 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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R100 BND is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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