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WH05 JMD

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,697 mi
Last recorded104,697 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 JMD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 104,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,597 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,766 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 96,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 91,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,454 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,299 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 64,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 63,986 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,600 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 May 2015 52,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 47,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,383 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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WH05 JMD is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WH05 JMD, 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 WH05 JMD registered?

WH05 JMD is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is WH05 JMD safe to buy?

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