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LD08 WVP

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,295 mi
Last recorded92,295 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 WVP
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 92,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 92,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Mirror discoloured

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 88,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Mirror discoloured

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 84,161 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 84,161 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 77,312 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 77,152 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,922 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 57,728 miles

Both nearside/offside front/wheel arch covers missing

Eng coverr/undertray fitted/covering some components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,245 miles

Nearside Front front lower wheel arch cover missing exposing headlamp and electrical control units to water

Offside Front front lower wheel arch cover missing exposing headlamp and electrical control units to water

Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,245 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wheel arch area (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts inside wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front lower wheel arch cover missing exposing headlamp and electrical control units to water

Offside Front front lower wheel arch cover missing exposing headlamp and electrical control units to water

Fail 24 Aug 2019 46,134 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,444 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 31,466 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2017 31,466 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,591 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front worn inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,781 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly cracking in-between tread

Offside front tyre worn HEAVILY on edges - Also HEAVILY cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2014 23,769 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 20,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,923 miles

205/50 R17 89W GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT rft

Offside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 26 Apr 2012 11,923 miles

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

205/50 R17 89W GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT rft

Offside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 May 2011 9,750 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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LD08 WVP is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LD08 WVP, 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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LD08 WVP is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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