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LB08 SRV

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,750 mi
Last recorded107,750 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 SRV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 107,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES N/S/F/ O/S/F/ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 106,297 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 94,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 85,821 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,483 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,808 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 80,808 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,011 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 74,011 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,439 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,259 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 40,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,679 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 30,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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LB08 SRV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LB08 SRV, 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 LB08 SRV registered?

LB08 SRV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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