CarVerify

Free Car Check

YA08 BXL

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,291 mi
Last recorded96,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BXL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,291 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 96,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 93,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,658 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 80,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

catching noise coming from in side rear brake drums

front exhaust nuts corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

catching noise coming from in side rear brake drums

puncture light on

rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,910 miles

centre brake light lens loose but working ok

Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,909 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre brake light lens loose but working ok

Fail 22 Jun 2015 49,465 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished, inner edge worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,465 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished, inner edge worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Jun 2014 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,145 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,076 miles

nsf tyre has inner edge zero in tread and trenched in appearance/cuts visible

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,612 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
Full BMW 125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YA08 BXL 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 65%.

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 YA08 BXL, 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

How do I check the history of YA08 BXL?

You can check the full history of YA08 BXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YA08 BXL registered?

YA08 BXL is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is YA08 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 BXL shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA08 BXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YA08 BXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.