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YB57 VJJ

2008 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,901 mi
Last recorded144,901 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VJJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 144,901 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 135,236 miles

under trays fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 106,000 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

front brake hoses perished

near side front shocker damp

Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,184 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,542 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,747 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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YB57 VJJ is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel 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 YB57 VJJ, 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 YB57 VJJ registered?

YB57 VJJ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YB57 VJJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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