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X16 NRE

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 NRE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,994 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 75,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge ----215 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18--------3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 72,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,116 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 67,116 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,678 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,305 miles

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

Manufacturers under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,207 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 49,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 47,002 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 31 May 2017 44,044 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,573 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,269 miles

rear pads appear low

Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,269 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres are devoid of tread on inner edge

rear pads appear low

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,721 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 22,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,629 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)

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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X16 NRE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X16 NRE, 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 X16 NRE registered?

X16 NRE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is X16 NRE safe to buy?

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