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SL08 ZFZ

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,286 mi
Last recorded89,286 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 89,286 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,113 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,099 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,406 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,193 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,750 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 53,107 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber outer casing in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,976 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,885 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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SL08 ZFZ is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL08 ZFZ, 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 SL08 ZFZ registered?

SL08 ZFZ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is SL08 ZFZ safe to buy?

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