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YF58 LRN

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

122,386 mi
Last recorded122,386 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,386 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 120,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 112,516 miles

Offside Rear jacking point missing

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 2 Feb 2024 112,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear jacking point missing

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 7 Feb 2023 101,332 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGES AND CUTS. REPLACE ASAP. 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 73,321 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,367 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

leak on right hand side of engine

Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 55,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 36,303 miles

Both front tyres low tread on edges

Under trays and engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 10,196 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 LRN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

YF58 LRN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is YF58 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 LRN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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