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LJ58 EEY

2008 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,115 mi
Last recorded118,115 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 EEY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 118,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 118,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,532 miles

engine oil leak sump

Fail 28 Sep 2023 104,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine oil leak sump

Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,972 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,378 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,999 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,959 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,141 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,769 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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LJ58 EEY is a 2008 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LJ58 EEY, 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

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What year was LJ58 EEY registered?

LJ58 EEY is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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