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CU08 CWV

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,886 mi
Last recorded92,886 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CWV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 92,886 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 92,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 85,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 72,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,863 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 59,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,864 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 May 2018 54,860 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements / rear (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2017 49,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,359 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 44,359 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,556 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 43,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,952 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,643 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,700 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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CU08 CWV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU08 CWV, 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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CU08 CWV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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