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SY08 EGU

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,462 mi
Last recorded89,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 EGU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 87,018 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 82,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,967 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,130 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to misshape

Fail 7 Aug 2017 59,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to misshape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,911 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,848 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 47,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,633 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,615 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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SY08 EGU is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SY08 EGU, 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 SY08 EGU registered?

SY08 EGU is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SY08 EGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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