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L27 LWK

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,140 mi
Last recorded89,140 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 LWK
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,140 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,953 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,065 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 68,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No dip pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,481 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 56,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 47,486 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,779 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,565 miles

front tyres are perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,122 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,417 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,154 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 19,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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L27 LWK is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L27 LWK, 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 L27 LWK registered?

L27 LWK is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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