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BU68 VYB

2018 BMW 125

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,754 mi
Last recorded67,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12535,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 VYB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,754 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 67,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2024 59,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2023 53,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 53,097 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 27,613 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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BU68 VYB is a 2018 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 35,975 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 BU68 VYB, 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 8 years old, this BMW 125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU68 VYB registered?

BU68 VYB is a 2018 BMW 125, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is BU68 VYB safe to buy?

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