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LC08 RKO

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,153 mi
Last recorded114,153 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 RKO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 114,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 112,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,637 miles

Rear OIL LEAK FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f and rears on to flexys corroded under plastic coverings. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm out of shape on inner egdes. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

diff leaking slightly.

Pass 2 May 2019 73,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 59,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 59,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 47,195 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,677 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres have cracks around tread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak rear diff

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 RKO is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LC08 RKO, 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 RKO is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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