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YF58 KAX

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

12,792 mi
Last recorded12,792 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 KAX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 12,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 12,711 miles

brake discs all round corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 12,591 miles

all brake discs corroded

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 20 Apr 2023 12,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

all brake discs corroded

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

malfunction indicator lamp on at start of test but went out after turning ignition off and restarting

Pass 4 Sep 2020 12,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 12,200 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 11,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 11,530 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,173 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 10,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 10,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 10,170 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 9,821 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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YF58 KAX is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YF58 KAX, 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 YF58 KAX registered?

YF58 KAX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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