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SM08 GVO

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 GVO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,441 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 93,431 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,490 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,828 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,146 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 85,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,042 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,343 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,788 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,515 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 66,515 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,094 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges and is perishing

undertray is fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges and is perishing

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

undertray is fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,575 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread and nail in

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,004 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,004 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,901 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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SM08 GVO is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM08 GVO, 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 SM08 GVO registered?

SM08 GVO is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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