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R33 PHH

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,960 mi
Last recorded78,960 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 PHH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 78,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,833 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,800 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,109 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,619 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 71,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,296 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 68,296 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working repair wiring (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,060 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,060 miles

Offside Position lamp not working new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,495 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,432 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,445 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,766 miles

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)

both front tyres have cracks inside the tread and both have a small cut to cord

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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R33 PHH is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R33 PHH, 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 R33 PHH registered?

R33 PHH is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is R33 PHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 PHH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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