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SY58 NWJ

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,102 mi
Last recorded175,102 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 NWJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 175,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 167,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 164,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 153,949 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall multi cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre; worn to far inside & small cut to inner side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material; in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre; worn smooth to far inside

Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 137,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 120,690 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 120,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 103,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,750 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,314 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,094 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have cracking to tread

Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,117 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,668 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,424 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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SY58 NWJ 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 80%.

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 SY58 NWJ, 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 SY58 NWJ registered?

SY58 NWJ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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