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CN08 LYV

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,861 mi
Last recorded95,861 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LYV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 95,861 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 95,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (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 10 Dec 2024 93,445 miles

Rear sub frame has light corrosion not excessive

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,210 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 82,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,377 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,377 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,748 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,754 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,637 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,549 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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CN08 LYV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 CN08 LYV, 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 CN08 LYV registered?

CN08 LYV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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The MOT history for CN08 LYV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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