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LB08 WBG

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,713 mi
Last recorded48,713 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 WBG
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 48,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 48,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 48,054 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,474 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 47,474 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,751 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,750 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 45,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 45,174 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 43,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,390 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,903 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,335 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 23,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear inner tyre starting to wear

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,719 miles

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside front tyre has slight cracks between the treads

offside front tyre has slight cracks between the treads

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,772 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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LB08 WBG is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB08 WBG, 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 LB08 WBG registered?

LB08 WBG is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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