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YE08 URF

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,848 mi
Last recorded91,848 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 URF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 91,848 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 91,848 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 90,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 88,825 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 87,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 82,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/18rsc (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18rsc (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 79,622 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,317 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 79,317 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,703 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 77,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 67,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,117 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,670 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 18,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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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YE08 URF is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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