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SJ54 NKS

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,328 mi
Last recorded34,328 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 NKS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 34,328 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 30,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 26,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 23,087 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 20,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 18,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 18,037 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,906 miles

O/S/F tyre has deep cut to tread

Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,487 miles

child seat fitted on n/s/seat

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,695 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,491 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 9,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,220 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread not exposing cords

head lamps on lower limits

sill covers and under trayes fitted

under side of vehicle in muddy condition

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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SJ54 NKS is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SJ54 NKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ54 NKS registered?

SJ54 NKS is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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