MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges and is perishing
undertray is fitted
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
Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread and nail in
Offside Front brake sticking slightly
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre cut in tread
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 125?
Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM08 GVO safe to buy?
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