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UEZ 8044

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,799 mi
Last recorded69,799 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 8044
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 69,799 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 69,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 61,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four stems extremely cracked, advise replacing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 61,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four stems extremely cracked, advise replacing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,572 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 52,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,694 miles

Nearside Rear anti rattle clip missing

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,342 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 46,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,048 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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UEZ 8044 is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEZ 8044, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UEZ 8044 registered?

UEZ 8044 is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is UEZ 8044 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEZ 8044 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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