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YC58 YLY

2008 BMW 125

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,364 mi
Last recorded99,364 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YLY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 29 Nov 2024 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad Thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad Thickness 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Run Flat Tyres on Rear, Non Run Flat Tyres on Front

TPMS Illuminated

Fail 22 Nov 2023 78,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad Thickness 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad Thickness 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Run Flat Tyres on Rear, Non Run Flat Tyres on Front

TPMS Illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,396 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mix of run flat and not run flat front and rear

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, approx 3mm, perished in tread whole circumference 215/40/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 3.5mm, perished in tread whole circumference 215/40/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and under floor covers are fitted preventing the inspection of components

Fail 23 Nov 2021 71,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges, approx 3mm, perished in tread whole circumference 215/40/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 3.5mm, perished in tread whole circumference 215/40/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and under floor covers are fitted preventing the inspection of components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 3mm 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx ,3.5mm perished in tread 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic cover sills under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,707 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished in tread 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are wearing on edges 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted,preventing inspection of components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished in tread slightly 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,758 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,503 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, worn on inner edges and perished on outer shoulders 255/30/19 rft (4.1.E.1)

engine covers,undertrays,under floor covers and sill covers are fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,745 miles

rear tyres worn 3.5mm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished/low outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2012 27,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,629 miles

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

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

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 YLY is a 2008 BMW 125 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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