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LC08 COA

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,409 mi
Last recorded130,409 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 COA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 130,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 130,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 125,817 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,169 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 115,142 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,197 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,777 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 98,504 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 98,504 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,604 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both, offside and nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Non-obligatory fog lamp lens damaged

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Fail 15 Mar 2018 93,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/R17 (RF) - 89V (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Nearside Front Non-obligatory fog lamp lens damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, offside and nearside. Also nearside rear tyre Inner shoulder seriously worn, but no ply or cords visible. Both recommended change. 225/45/R17 (RF) - 91V. (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front and Nearside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,677 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to the limit keep a check

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,617 miles

E/M light is on advise full inspection

both front tyres are wearing low on the edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 51,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 44,124 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet release and lock very stiff in operation

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,124 miles

bonnet release and lock very stiff in operation

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,728 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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LC08 COA 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 75%.

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 LC08 COA, 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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LC08 COA is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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