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LJ58 LML

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,882 mi
Last recorded114,882 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LML
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 114,882 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear ind orange bulbs have faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,063 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 113,063 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 111,327 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear low on pressure,valve cap seized onto valve

Fail 22 Jan 2024 111,327 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear low on pressure,valve cap seized onto valve

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 107,812 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 107,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,791 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 103,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 16 Jan 2019 100,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,900 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 90,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,602 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 82,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,960 miles

rear seat area full of luggage, unable to carry out full inspection of rear seatbelts.

slight gearbox oil leak from propshaft flange oil seal.

twin exhaust tailpipe butterfly valve vacuum actuator broken off.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,366 miles

N/S/F tyre is perished

Pass 29 Dec 2012 46,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has stone chips

Fail 28 Dec 2012 46,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has stone chips

Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,921 miles

Offside Front 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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LJ58 LML is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LJ58 LML, 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 LML registered?

LJ58 LML is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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