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B20 SCN

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,773 mi
Last recorded86,773 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SCN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 86,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 47,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 45,268 miles

hi line stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,907 miles

A very slight bulge to nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,033 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 18,905 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 18,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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B20 SCN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B20 SCN, 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

How do I check the history of B20 SCN?

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What year was B20 SCN registered?

B20 SCN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is B20 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 SCN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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