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LJ08 VYG

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,047 mi
Last recorded110,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 110,047 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 109,997 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 107,092 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 106,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,659 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 93,903 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 63,316 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 64,257 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,995 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 62,995 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,967 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,325 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,463 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,870 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,592 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 25,592 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,036 miles

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

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

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 VYG is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ08 VYG, 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

How do I check the history of LJ08 VYG?

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What year was LJ08 VYG registered?

LJ08 VYG is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 15 June 2008.

Is LJ08 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 VYG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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