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YF58 LGA

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LGA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 102,502 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 102,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2024 95,804 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,407 miles

t.p.m light lit on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,000 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,994 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 70,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 66,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,945 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,563 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges, close to cords

Nearside Front puncture

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,454 miles

tread cracking on front tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,195 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,684 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 LGA is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF58 LGA registered?

YF58 LGA is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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