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CU08 MXN

2008 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,369 mi
Last recorded131,369 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 MXN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 131,369 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 118,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,790 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 108,772 miles

bonnet stiff to open

ns f brake flexi perishing

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,988 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 87,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,965 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has cut in (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,918 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,918 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm, tred cracked and VERY worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inside edge

offside front tyre tred cracked and VERY worn on outside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 44,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm, tred cracked and VERY worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inside edge

offside front tyre tred cracked and VERY worn on outside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,626 miles

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

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 MXN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Red 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 MXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU08 MXN registered?

CU08 MXN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 5 May 2008.

Is CU08 MXN safe to buy?

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