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V16 SOL

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,854 mi
Last recorded67,854 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 SOL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,854 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,021 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 Sep 2022 60,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,732 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,403 miles

Nail in tyre nearside front & rear ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,296 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,057 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,519 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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V16 SOL 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 100%.

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 V16 SOL, 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 V16 SOL registered?

V16 SOL is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is V16 SOL safe to buy?

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