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CU08 NJE

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,508 mi
Last recorded108,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 NJE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 108,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 94,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,730 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and car play screen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle spring is missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2024 84,729 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and car play screen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle spring is missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,630 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 26 Sep 2023 82,597 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,873 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 63,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,756 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,490 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 NJE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CU08 NJE, 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 CU08 NJE registered?

CU08 NJE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is CU08 NJE safe to buy?

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