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YC58 FKE

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,116 mi
Last recorded106,116 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 FKE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 106,116 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 106,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 102,037 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 9 Jan 2025 102,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 Jan 2024 95,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,511 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,194 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,554 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 88Y RFT 2MM* 2 X NAILS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 40 18 85Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 74,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,423 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,595 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016 61,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,474 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 53,537 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,967 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,577 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 14,174 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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YC58 FKE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

YC58 FKE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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