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SP58 VZB

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,048 mi
Last recorded91,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VZB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,048 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,296 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 90,295 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,755 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,816 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 60,809 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,244 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 47,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,340 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Oct 2013 29,473 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,776 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,920 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,998 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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SP58 VZB is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SP58 VZB, 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 SP58 VZB registered?

SP58 VZB is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is SP58 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 VZB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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