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LY08 DYO

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,908 mi
Last recorded210,908 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DYO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 210,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 206,244 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 204,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 196,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 185,454 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 174,723 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 174,657 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 160,244 miles

Clutch pedal has block fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

bonnet release broken and poor to operate

Fail 1 Feb 2019 160,244 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Clutch pedal has block fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

bonnet release broken and poor to operate

Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,454 miles

Clutch pedal has block fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,757 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 109,756 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 103,234 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,721 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges, outside of measurable central 3/4s of tread

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,330 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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LY08 DYO is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LY08 DYO, 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 LY08 DYO registered?

LY08 DYO is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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