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SD08 YZB

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,515 mi
Last recorded112,515 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 YZB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 112,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,839 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,097 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,387 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 25 Sep 2020 92,387 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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 88,305 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,806 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,725 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,725 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,156 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 68,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,047 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 54,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,042 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 26,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SD08 YZB is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD08 YZB, 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 SD08 YZB registered?

SD08 YZB is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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