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SC08 BCV

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,921 mi
Last recorded63,921 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 BCV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,921 miles

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

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

front brake balance

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,877 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,840 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking tank to filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,013 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,127 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,144 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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SC08 BCV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC08 BCV, 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 SC08 BCV registered?

SC08 BCV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is SC08 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 BCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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