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S41 EXN

2008 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,941 mi
Last recorded102,941 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 EXN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,941 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 102,941 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 101,883 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,574 miles

all pads very low

pad wear indicator light is on

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 75,113 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,598 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2021 60,598 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2020 56,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 54,206 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 51,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 49,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2016 46,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 43,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 39,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,726 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,385 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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S41 EXN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S41 EXN, 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 S41 EXN registered?

S41 EXN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is S41 EXN safe to buy?

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