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LM08 LRU

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,312 mi
Last recorded99,312 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 LRU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 99,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside 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 23 May 2020 93,775 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,401 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 14,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,169 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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LM08 LRU is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LM08 LRU, 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 LM08 LRU registered?

LM08 LRU is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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