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EX58 ELH

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,024 mi
Last recorded138,024 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 ELH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 138,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 138,024 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 137,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,601 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 133,567 miles

Offside Front door damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 133,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,544 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 120,541 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,108 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 94,108 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,470 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine under bonnet and underbody shields fitted obscuring some components

tyre under inflation message on display

Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine under bonnet and underbody shields fitted obscuring some components

tyre under inflation message on display

Pass 28 May 2015 64,076 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,373 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,984 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,002 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,436 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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EX58 ELH 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 72.2%.

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 EX58 ELH, 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 EX58 ELH registered?

EX58 ELH is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is EX58 ELH safe to buy?

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