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V13 BVY

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,040 mi
Last recorded102,040 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 BVY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 102,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,580 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,585 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system fault

Pass 10 Jun 2021 89,582 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 89,582 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,017 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 87,017 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2020 87,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,752 miles

front and rear brake discs.

offside and nearside front tyres perished and worn.

offside and nearside rear tyres inner edges worn.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,971 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front inner brake pads look low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,440 miles

both front tyres cracked on tread

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,377 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,624 miles

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

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

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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V13 BVY is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V13 BVY, 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 V13 BVY registered?

V13 BVY is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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