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YF08 UYT

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,319 mi
Last recorded125,319 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UYT
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jun 2023 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jun 2022 118,283 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 118,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 110,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 103,621 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 84,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,110 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 76,110 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 70,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 66,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2015 66,894 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2014 63,958 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres, tread cracking not to cords

Pass 1 May 2013 58,530 miles

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)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge close to cords

Pass 3 May 2012 50,755 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,108 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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YF08 UYT is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YF08 UYT, 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 YF08 UYT registered?

YF08 UYT is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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