MOT Status
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61,918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
front tyres wearing on outer edges
How Reliable is the BMW 125?
Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y55 ARD is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y55 ARD, 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 Y55 ARD registered?
Y55 ARD is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 6 June 2008.
Is Y55 ARD safe to buy?
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