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S555 SCP

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,268 mi
Last recorded176,268 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 SCP
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 176,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 176,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 166,871 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 159,727 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 150,957 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 141,116 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 141,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,118 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 133,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e,m,l (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 116,223 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 116,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,908 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,787 miles

both front shock dust covers adrift

both front tyres worn on edges

stone chip to os of screen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,619 miles

dampness on the osr shock

nsf shock dust cover adrift

nsr shock dust cover missing

rear brake pads appear low in condition

stone chip to os of screen

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,253 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,144 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,421 miles

brake warning light on

steering warning light on

traction control warning light on

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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S555 SCP is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S555 SCP, 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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S555 SCP is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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