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RH08 RAH

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,334 mi
Last recorded131,334 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH08 RAH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 131,334 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 131,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 122,200 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Oct 2022 117,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 117,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,775 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,412 miles

Full under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2019 104,410 miles

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

Full under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 101,165 miles

Full under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,771 miles

Full under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 97,769 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Outer bush nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Outer nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Full under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,742 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 74,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 66,782 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,050 miles

Both front tyres worn on extreme outer edges outside area tested for MOT. N\S outer almost smooth. MOT tread area ok

Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres worn on extreme outer edges outside area tested for MOT. N\S outer almost smooth. MOT tread area ok

Pass 19 May 2011 38,380 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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RH08 RAH is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RH08 RAH, 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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RH08 RAH is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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