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RE08 XVM

2008 BMW 125

Orange Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,721 mi
Last recorded141,721 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XVM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 141,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 138,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 129,873 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 129,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 122,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 114,611 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 114,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,955 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 104,830 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 96,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm towards the rear outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 93,703 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm towards the rear outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 90,564 miles

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,078 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE08 XVM is a 2008 BMW 125 in Orange with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE08 XVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 XVM registered?

RE08 XVM is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is RE08 XVM safe to buy?

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