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WR08 PRX

2008 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,796 mi
Last recorded87,796 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 PRX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,796 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 87,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% N/S low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively & insecure (1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 63,787 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2023 57,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 56,278 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,902 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 54,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,626 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 37,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,415 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 27,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small blemish in front nearside outer tyre wall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,707 miles

small blemish in front nearside outer tyre wall

Pass 18 May 2012 21,537 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,104 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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WR08 PRX is a 2008 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WR08 PRX, 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 WR08 PRX registered?

WR08 PRX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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