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DY58 YSW

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,300 mi
Last recorded106,300 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 YSW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 106,300 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 106,300 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 103,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 103,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 99,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 92,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 92,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,582 miles

both rear metal brake pipes from flexi-hoses slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 86,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear metal brake pipes from flexi-hoses slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,861 miles

both front tyres perished on edges

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,075 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,152 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,646 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,072 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 18,600 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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DY58 YSW is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DY58 YSW, 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 DY58 YSW registered?

DY58 YSW is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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