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W26 PJR

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

115,063 mi
Last recorded115,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 PJR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 115,063 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 110,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 107,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,500 miles

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR COVERED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF FLUID STATE.

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS HIDDEN BEHIND

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,311 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,829 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,917 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,442 miles

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 10 Dec 2013 44,516 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,352 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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W26 PJR is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 W26 PJR, 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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W26 PJR is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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