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S888 CLJ

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,308 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,723 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 75,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,604 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 62,123 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 62,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,047 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

tpms light on

Fail 2 Feb 2022 57,047 miles

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

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

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

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

tpms light on

Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,064 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass cracked ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,854 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 51,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,418 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2018 49,418 miles

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

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

Nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2017 45,558 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,674 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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S888 CLJ is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver 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 S888 CLJ, 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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S888 CLJ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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