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S3 EOS

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,814 mi
Last recorded95,814 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 EOS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,814 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 91,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler to oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 83,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler to oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,509 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 25,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 19,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,497 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 10,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,339 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 4,713 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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S3 EOS 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 100%.

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 S3 EOS, 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 S3 EOS registered?

S3 EOS is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is S3 EOS safe to buy?

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