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YG08 KWR

2008 BMW 125

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,900 mi
Last recorded114,900 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KWR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,900 miles

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 114,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 108,279 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,313 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,509 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 92,509 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,933 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,315 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 49,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,310 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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YG08 KWR is a 2008 BMW 125 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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