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SE08 BDY

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,463 mi
Last recorded119,463 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 BDY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 119,463 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,733 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 112,926 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

parking brake just reaching requirements

unable to check full condition of outer sills

Fail 4 Dec 2017 109,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

parking brake just reaching requirements

unable to check full condition of outer sills

Pass 3 Dec 2016 97,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,736 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 83,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front shock absorbers weak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,779 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 63,779 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,626 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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SE08 BDY is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SE08 BDY, 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 SE08 BDY registered?

SE08 BDY is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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