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YC58 YJW

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 125,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 125,385 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,337 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 120,780 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 118,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,409 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 110,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,157 miles

non standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2018 96,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

non standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2018 96,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure bolt broken in mount, (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,495 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 87,495 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,905 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

T.P.S light on.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,987 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,967 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 YJW is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

YC58 YJW is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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