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VE08 OBN

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,141 mi
Last recorded65,141 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OBN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under shields fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,474 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 56,461 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,882 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,060 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,875 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,228 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,084 miles

both front tyres cracking/perishing between treads

Pass 19 May 2015 27,833 miles

both front tyres perishing/cracking between treads

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,501 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,838 miles

Both rear tyres worn VERY low on inside edges

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,626 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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VE08 OBN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VE08 OBN, 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 VE08 OBN registered?

VE08 OBN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is VE08 OBN safe to buy?

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