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YE08 UKN

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,549 mi
Last recorded130,549 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 130,549 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 126,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

windscreen crack outside swept area

Fail 16 Dec 2024 126,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

windscreen crack outside swept area

Pass 19 Dec 2023 122,312 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning flickering (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 114,581 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 110,814 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,561 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 100,600 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5 mm but bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel has a noise coming from inside the tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,241 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,751 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,805 miles

front discs lipped

front inner pads lipped

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,380 miles

nearside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

nearside rear tyre has accelerated wear on inside edge, replacement is strongly advised.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

offside rear tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,827 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 38,220 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 38,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge and cuts in tread

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 UKN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YE08 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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