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YE58 CXS

2008 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,008 mi
Last recorded136,008 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 CXS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 136,008 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS CORRODED

Pass 4 Dec 2024 134,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,631 miles

Front HEADLIGHT WASHERS NOT WORKING BOTH SIDES

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 132,631 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front HEADLIGHT WASHERS NOT WORKING BOTH SIDES

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,436 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 122,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,672 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 111,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension shock absorbers bump stops deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2020 102,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension shock absorbers bump stops deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2019 92,290 miles

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED AND WORN ON EDGES

Pass 23 May 2018 83,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 75,299 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 75,103 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 67,196 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly perished and worn inner and outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,716 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges quit badly on inner edges

rear tyres worn quit badly on inner edge n/s has small cut on edge of inner side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,441 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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YE58 CXS is a 2008 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE58 CXS, 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 YE58 CXS registered?

YE58 CXS is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is YE58 CXS safe to buy?

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