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LD58 VDR

2008 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,194 mi
Last recorded164,194 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 VDR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 150,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 134,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 134,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,833 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

full under tray fitted and sills covered

Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,107 miles

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

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

sills covered

Fail 2 Oct 2021 107,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sills covered

Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 98,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,946 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake noisy

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,160 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,222 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,970 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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LD58 VDR is a 2008 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LD58 VDR, 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 LD58 VDR registered?

LD58 VDR is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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