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XX02 GEN

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 GEN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 103,022 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 103,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 95,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 93,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,466 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 88,446 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,582 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 65,582 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,992 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 57,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 52,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,606 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 34,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,485 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 28,485 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 16,326 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,986 miles

Offside Rear 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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XX02 GEN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XX02 GEN, 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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XX02 GEN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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