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YE08 PPV

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,599 mi
Last recorded113,599 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 PPV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 113,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 105,381 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 105,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,891 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 96,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x3 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,753 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 88,744 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm and offside rear worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 81,615 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

cuts all around outer side wall o/s/r tyre

rear number plate delaminated

slight damage front windscreen n/s

Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner side wall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

cuts all around outer side wall o/s/r tyre

rear number plate delaminated

slight damage front windscreen n/s

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,732 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,731 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,739 miles

ENG MAN LAMP ON

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

LAMP FAILURE WARNING ON

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear ALLOY DAMAGE

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 61,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/ZR18Y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BALD TO CANVASS 215/40/18 E/L W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENG MAN LAMP ON

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

LAMP FAILURE WARNING ON

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHED AND WORN EDGES LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear ALLOY DAMAGE

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,466 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine management warning light stays on

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,050 miles

small cut to the offside rear tyre tread

Fail 5 Jun 2013 20,050 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut to the offside rear tyre tread

Pass 18 May 2012 12,482 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,866 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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YE08 PPV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE08 PPV, 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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YE08 PPV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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