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YC08 LZH

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,032 mi
Last recorded73,032 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LZH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 73,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 69,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 66,313 miles

Rear tyres worn near to wear bars

Pass 10 Sep 2022 62,940 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 57,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 50,898 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,156 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,156 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,508 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,200 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,169 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 26,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,102 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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YC08 LZH is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LZH, 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 YC08 LZH?

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What year was YC08 LZH registered?

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

Is YC08 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 LZH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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