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BX58 YYV

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 YYV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 102,633 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 99,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,089 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,468 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,368 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 84,699 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,466 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 76,466 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,045 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,474 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 51,474 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,852 miles

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 1 Mar 2012 37,670 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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BX58 YYV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BX58 YYV, 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 BX58 YYV registered?

BX58 YYV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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