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Y28 HYS

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,598 mi
Last recorded131,598 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 HYS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 124,237 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 116,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 110,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 98,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,913 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,007 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,670 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 63,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,944 miles

plastic covers fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,154 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,191 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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Y28 HYS is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 Y28 HYS, 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 Y28 HYS registered?

Y28 HYS is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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