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CM02 EEE

2008 BMW 125

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,056 mi
Last recorded167,056 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM02 EEE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 167,056 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 157,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 154,982 miles

offside front jacking mount missing

under tray limitations

Fail 5 Oct 2021 152,096 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))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front jacking mount missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight damage to zone B of swept area

Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,843 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight damage to zone B of swept area

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,325 miles

slight wear to edges to front tyres

Pass 17 May 2016 71,080 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 64,079 miles

advise both rear tyres worn to 2mm in places of tread

Pass 8 May 2014 52,144 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 45,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,871 miles

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

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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CM02 EEE is a 2008 BMW 125 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CM02 EEE, 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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CM02 EEE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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