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2008 BMW 125 3.0L Petrol · 50 RON

50 RON

2008 BMW 125 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18/04/2008. Recorded mileage 134,245 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 125
Year / Origin
2008
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/06/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
134,245 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/06/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
2996cc
Mechanical Assessment

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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.

50 RON Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
  • 134,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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50 RON Mileage History

  1. 27/05/2022124,658 mi
  2. 15/06/2023128,825 mi+4,167 mi
  3. 29/05/2024131,589 mi+2,764 mi
  4. 23/06/2025134,243 mi+2,654 mi
  5. 25/06/2025134,245 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 3,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

50 RON MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 125 (50 RON) between May 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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