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YC08 LEJ

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,432 mi
Last recorded156,432 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LEJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 156,432 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 153,367 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 146,748 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 136,878 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 128,785 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake flexible hose has a slight twist.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System lamp on. Shows pressure loss.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,932 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,106 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 106,106 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,389 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 94,389 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 72,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,722 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,681 miles

both front tyres worn low on both edges

off side rear tyre worn low on edge/ and cut to inner side wall

Fail 16 Dec 2011 3,800 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on both edges

off side rear tyre worn low on edge/ and cut to inner side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,460 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

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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YC08 LEJ is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC08 LEJ, 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 YC08 LEJ registered?

YC08 LEJ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 LEJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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