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EK08 FYW

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,376 mi
Last recorded46,376 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FYW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,317 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

both front tyres tread very low on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,643 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,419 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Pass 27 May 2015 27,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres tread low on inner edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,746 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 18,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,621 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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EK08 FYW is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK08 FYW, 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 EK08 FYW registered?

EK08 FYW is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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