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AV08 YMC

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,753 mi
Last recorded93,753 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YMC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 93,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 89,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,223 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe support plate bracket lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,039 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Rear Body Corrosion Rear

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 75,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,558 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 67,809 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,534 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,158 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,800 miles

Both front tyres cracking between tread.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2014 37,807 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Nearside front tyre cracking between tread.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,420 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,737 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,888 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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AV08 YMC is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AV08 YMC, 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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AV08 YMC is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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