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LJ08 KKM

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KKM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 129,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 116,573 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 104,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on the inner edges NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 81,242 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,165 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 13 Aug 2020 53,420 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 53,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,650 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres 3mm + perishing

reg plate characters are non standard

Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,964 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 15,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres heavily cracked in tread however no cords exposed

rear tyres worn on inner edges slight cracking in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

front tyres worn on the outer edges

rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 12,746 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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LJ08 KKM is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ08 KKM, 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 LJ08 KKM registered?

LJ08 KKM is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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