DVLA verified
Tax valid

BMW 1252008 · 3.0L Petrol

50 RON

Vehicle Insight Summary

2008 BMW 125 — Petrol, 2996cc. This vehicle has 134,245 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 23/06/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
2996cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate following a successful inspection on 25 June 2025 at 134,245 miles. Recent history reveals a pattern of resolved mechanical failures rather than ongoing negligence, specifically regarding suspension integrity and braking components. A significant failure occurred merely two days earlier on 23 June 2025 due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring and excessive wear on offside rear brake pads and discs. The workshop remedied these items before the subsequent pass, indicating active maintenance during the final year of ownership. Mileage accumulation remains consistent with typical usage for an 18 year old machine, averaging approximately 2,700 miles annually over the last three recorded tests. The distance covered between May 2024 and June 2025 totals 2,656 miles, reflecting regular but moderate driving habits. No unexplained gaps appear in the service history, preventing concerns about long periods of standing that accelerate rubber degradation and fluid breakdown. The current odometer reading of 134,245 miles aligns logically with the vehicle's age and previous records. Prospective buyers must prioritize checking the rear suspension geometry and structural rust levels given the fractured coil spring reported in June 2025 and axle corrosion flagged in 2022. Persistent engine oil leaks recorded in both 2022 and 2023 demand a closer look under the bonnet to determine if seals require replacement or if top-ups remain necessary. Inspectors should verify the condition of the front headlamps, which showed condensation issues twice, and confirm the rear brake calipers operate freely after the binding warning issued in May 2024. Buyers must verify the nearside rear tyre tread depth against the legal limit following warnings in 2024 to ensure all four wheels maintain adequate grip for wet conditions.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

Free vehicle health score

50
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

Based on free DVLA & DVSA signals. Premium checks for stolen/finance/write-off history are locked below.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
A score of 50 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.
Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for 50RON

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
Locked
Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
Locked

Premium Data Locked

Unlock the full Experian-powered report to reveal outstanding finance, write-off history, stolen status, and more.

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

AI Intelligence

What's this car worth today?

Get an instant, AI-powered valuation based on live market data, this exact model, and recent auction results.

Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/24/2026, 1:00:04 AM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate following a successful inspection on 25 June 2025 at 134,245 miles. Recent history reveals a pattern of resolved mechanical failures rather than ongoing negligence, specifically regarding suspension integrity and braking components. A significant failure occurred merely two days earlier on 23 June 2025 due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring and excessive wear on offside rear brake pads and discs. The workshop remedied these items before the subsequent pass, indicating active maintenance during the final year of ownership. Mileage accumulation remains consistent with typical usage for an 18 year old machine, averaging approximately 2,700 miles annually over the last three recorded tests. The distance covered between May 2024 and June 2025 totals 2,656 miles, reflecting regular but moderate driving habits. No unexplained gaps appear in the service history, preventing concerns about long periods of standing that accelerate rubber degradation and fluid breakdown. The current odometer reading of 134,245 miles aligns logically with the vehicle's age and previous records. Prospective buyers must prioritize checking the rear suspension geometry and structural rust levels given the fractured coil spring reported in June 2025 and axle corrosion flagged in 2022. Persistent engine oil leaks recorded in both 2022 and 2023 demand a closer look under the bonnet to determine if seals require replacement or if top-ups remain necessary. Inspectors should verify the condition of the front headlamps, which showed condensation issues twice, and confirm the rear brake calipers operate freely after the binding warning issued in May 2024. Buyers must verify the nearside rear tyre tread depth against the legal limit following warnings in 2024 to ensure all four wheels maintain adequate grip for wet conditions.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 125 (50 RON) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between May 2022 and June 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY