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B2 XJD

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,912 mi
Last recorded160,912 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 XJD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 160,912 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 160,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 150,128 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 141,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Stop lamps tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeated tinted, light intensity obviously reduced

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Stop lamps tinted (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeated tinted, light intensity obviously reduced

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

Rear Exhaust loud, rear silencers missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection on some components

Pass 10 Aug 2022 130,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,462 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,502 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 93,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 85,871 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 5 Aug 2017 76,561 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge 245-35-18 run flat

both front tyres perished wearing more on inner edge 215-35-18

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge 245-35-18 run flat

both front tyres perished wearing more on inner edge 215-35-18

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 60,875 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 53,913 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 52,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,906 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,812 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 28,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,640 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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B2 XJD is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B2 XJD, 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 B2 XJD registered?

B2 XJD is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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