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TDZ 816

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,532 mi
Last recorded82,532 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 816
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,532 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,325 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 59,316 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 52,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,483 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 48,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres have cracks around tread and wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres have cracks around tread

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,844 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres inner edges worn

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2013 26,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside & offside front tyres inner edges worn

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 22,943 miles

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

sill covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2012 22,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

sill covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,012 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 16,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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TDZ 816 is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 TDZ 816, 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 TDZ 816 registered?

TDZ 816 is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is TDZ 816 safe to buy?

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