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YC58 YOF

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,661 mi
Last recorded144,661 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 144,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 143,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 141,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 138,985 miles

Offside Rear Wheel slight bind

Pass 11 Aug 2021 130,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 125,157 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 125,157 miles

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

Engine starting to knock on idle

Pass 6 Dec 2018 118,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,453 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,065 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 80,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,951 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre low on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,993 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 YOF 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 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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

YC58 YOF is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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