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YB08 VMX

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,749 mi
Last recorded74,749 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VMX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 74,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,266 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 64,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,988 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,749 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,294 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,662 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,086 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 16,492 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 16,491 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,592 miles

front tyres cracking

rear offside tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,346 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 5,893 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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YB08 VMX is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YB08 VMX, 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 YB08 VMX registered?

YB08 VMX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YB08 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 VMX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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