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YG08 KLV

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,634 mi
Last recorded127,634 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KLV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 127,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 127,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim leveling device broken

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 127,614 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2025 127,401 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 127,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,292 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 119,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,677 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 117,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 worn just above cord bed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,432 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,544 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,569 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,168 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,952 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 front tyres low on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2014 40,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 front tyres low on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres have cracks forming in the tread

n/s and o/s/r tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,069 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,885 miles

front tyres cracking

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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YG08 KLV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG08 KLV, 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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YG08 KLV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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