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WE51 ADE

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,212 mi
Last recorded57,212 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE51 ADE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,212 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,879 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,455 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,035 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)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 21,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight cracking on front tyre treads,may require replacing soon if further cracking occurs.

Pass 16 May 2013 21,386 miles

slight cracking on front tyre treads,may require replacing soon if further cracking occurs.

Pass 18 May 2012 16,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,771 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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WE51 ADE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WE51 ADE, 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 WE51 ADE registered?

WE51 ADE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is WE51 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WE51 ADE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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