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RJ08 LWL

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LWL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 93,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,831 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,472 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rattle from rear of vehicle

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rattle from rear of vehicle

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 64,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearsideand offsidefront tyres worn outter egdes mirrors glasses deteriored

Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,315 miles

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

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

both mirror glasses starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Apr 2012 33,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,685 miles

both front tyres worn on edges / offside front tyre tread depth 2mm

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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RJ08 LWL is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ08 LWL, 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 RJ08 LWL registered?

RJ08 LWL is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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