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YC58 RYZ

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,996 mi
Last recorded72,996 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 72,996 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 72,984 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear movement in hub

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor loom fowling osr coil spring

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,361 miles

Engine cover and under body covers fitted

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Nov 2023 67,751 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,060 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,131 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,004 miles

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,705 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade recommend replacement soon.

N/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit.

O/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,031 miles

N/S/R metal brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion

O/S/R metal brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,475 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,893 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,944 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,595 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 35,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,129 miles

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

n/s/r drive shaft seal slight weep

Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,652 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 RYZ is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC58 RYZ, 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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YC58 RYZ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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