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LC58 CWU

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,097 mi
Last recorded58,097 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 CWU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,097 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 58,097 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 56,519 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,172 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 55,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 52,386 miles

oil leak engine areas

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,819 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,400 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,889 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,304 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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LC58 CWU is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LC58 CWU, 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 LC58 CWU registered?

LC58 CWU is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is LC58 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC58 CWU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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