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WL08 LYA

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,462 mi
Last recorded69,462 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 LYA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,167 miles

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

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

Rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,921 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,301 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,668 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 56,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 53,458 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 48,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,336 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 14,652 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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WL08 LYA is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WL08 LYA, 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 WL08 LYA registered?

WL08 LYA is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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