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P111 VNV

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,425 mi
Last recorded42,425 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 VNV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 40,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 36,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 33,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 33,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 32,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 31,358 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre rim protector damaged

Offside Front tyre rim protector damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2018 30,117 miles

Nearside Front tyre rim protector damaged

Offside Front tyre rim protector damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,975 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 28,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,091 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 27,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 25,471 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,747 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 21,747 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 25 May 2011 15,935 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection of main brake pipes, fuel pipes, e,t,c, due to plastic covers.

Fail 25 May 2011 15,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to carry out full underside inspection of main brake pipes, fuel pipes, e,t,c, due to plastic covers.

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 VNV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P111 VNV, 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 P111 VNV registered?

P111 VNV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is P111 VNV safe to buy?

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