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CX58 EFU

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,205 mi
Last recorded111,205 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 EFU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,205 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Rear Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Rear Suspension Arm, Ball Joint Boot Damaged But Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2025 111,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear Suspension Arm Bush, Bush In Hub Knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Rear Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Rear Suspension Arm, Ball Joint Boot Damaged But Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Suspension Arm Bush, Bush In Hub Knuckle, Bush On Max Play Limit Advise Repair ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2024 107,009 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 106,998 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and middle arm (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 17 Oct 2023 101,331 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle section rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 17 Oct 2023 101,331 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle section rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 21 Oct 2022 96,234 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,259 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 79,195 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 70,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,672 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake sensor insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,633 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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CX58 EFU is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX58 EFU, 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 CX58 EFU registered?

CX58 EFU is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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