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N40 CUC

2008 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,417 mi
Last recorded78,417 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 CUC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,338 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 75,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 70,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,994 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,822 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,640 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing unevenly[low tread on edges]

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,724 miles

Front tyres worn on the edge and offside rear tyre excessively worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,225 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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N40 CUC 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 88.2%.

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 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 N40 CUC, 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 N40 CUC registered?

N40 CUC is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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