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LS08 WSE

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,171 mi
Last recorded89,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 WSE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 81,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,286 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 73,286 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 68,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,590 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,746 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 8,629 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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LS08 WSE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS08 WSE, 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 LS08 WSE registered?

LS08 WSE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is LS08 WSE safe to buy?

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