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AB08 KYV

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,939 mi
Last recorded56,939 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KYV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,880 miles

Both front tyres serverly perished/split in tread area

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,703 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

Fail 6 Dec 2011 31,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 7 May 2011 28,234 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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AB08 KYV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 KYV, 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 AB08 KYV registered?

AB08 KYV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AB08 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 KYV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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