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YE08 UMO

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,690 mi
Last recorded57,690 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 57,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,081 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 46,068 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 46,068 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 37,407 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 31,849 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 31,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 25,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 19,427 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 UMO is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMO, 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 YE08 UMO registered?

YE08 UMO is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is YE08 UMO safe to buy?

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