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LO08 EZV

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,993 mi
Last recorded86,993 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 EZV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 86,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,691 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,869 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,536 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 19,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,049 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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LO08 EZV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO08 EZV, 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 LO08 EZV registered?

LO08 EZV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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