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LF08 BZO

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,981 mi
Last recorded91,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 BZO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,981 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 91,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 86,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 82,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,966 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 74,942 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,261 miles

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 51,504 miles

Front discs lipped and worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,705 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 46,677 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,872 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,174 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,929 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,540 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 25,997 miles

damage to nearside rear road wheel

Fail 28 May 2011 25,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside rear road wheel

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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LF08 BZO is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF08 BZO, 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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LF08 BZO is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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