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P111 SXY

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,183 mi
Last recorded48,183 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 SXY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 48,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,402 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 42,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 38,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 34,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2021 34,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2020 30,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,577 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 25,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 24,379 miles

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

wear inner edge o/side front tyre

Pass 18 May 2016 22,667 miles

wear on inner edge o/side front tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 20,661 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 18,975 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,081 miles

wear on inner and outer edge of front and rear tyres

Pass 23 May 2012 13,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 10,624 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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P111 SXY is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P111 SXY, 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 P111 SXY registered?

P111 SXY is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is P111 SXY safe to buy?

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