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YC58 EWX

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,440 mi
Last recorded120,440 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 EWX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 120,440 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 120,435 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 120,200 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 117,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 117,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 114,130 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 100,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 88,459 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,165 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,145 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,737 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 42,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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YC58 EWX is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YC58 EWX, 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 YC58 EWX registered?

YC58 EWX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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