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YF08 YAW

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,322 mi
Last recorded66,322 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YAW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 66,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,825 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,128 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 54,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,234 miles

front brake flex hoses starting to perish/crack

surface corrosion to rear inner sills/body

Fail 11 Jan 2021 53,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake flex hoses starting to perish/crack

surface corrosion to rear inner sills/body

Pass 18 Dec 2019 52,500 miles

both off side tyres are worn to limits on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,343 miles

front flexi brake hoses are starting to perish

Pass 2 Jan 2018 48,005 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,950 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,997 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,679 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,609 miles

front brake pads low ,and lining in poor condition.

offside front tyre tread low in poor condition.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,195 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 17,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 17,190 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 YAW is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF08 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

YF08 YAW is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 YAW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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