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WU58 XTA

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,071 mi
Last recorded103,071 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 XTA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 103,071 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,995 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 98,995 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,155 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 91,155 miles

Nearside Rear 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 deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,071 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,360 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,346 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 69,394 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,425 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage to NSF undertray

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,303 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 34,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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WU58 XTA is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU58 XTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU58 XTA registered?

WU58 XTA is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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