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L40 ESC

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,550 mi
Last recorded95,550 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 ESC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 95,550 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full sill covers and underbody panels fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 14 May 2025 95,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

full sill covers and underbody panels fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 17 May 2024 92,373 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 88,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 84,785 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 81,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

advance travel, parking brake lever

advise operation/condition bonnet catch

under trays etc fitted, limiting view

windscreen, stone chip

Pass 29 May 2020 75,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,811 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,059 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,204 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,224 miles

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

front tyres slight perished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,040 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,177 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,417 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 22,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L40 ESC is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 L40 ESC, 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 L40 ESC registered?

L40 ESC is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is L40 ESC safe to buy?

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