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AC08 LFE

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LFE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 123,407 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 114,448 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 106,695 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 106,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached joint completely broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM AND WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM AND WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM AND WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM AND WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,253 miles

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

Under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL TEAR ON COVER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges but not across width of tyre.

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 58,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 45,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 35,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,305 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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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AC08 LFE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black 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 AC08 LFE, 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 AC08 LFE registered?

AC08 LFE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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