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YG08 KYX

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,991 mi
Last recorded74,991 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KYX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 74,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 67,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm & bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm & bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,182 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 58,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,311 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,550 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,440 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 44,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perished between tread

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,562 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 40,561 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,018 miles

front brake discs worn more on inner friction face

offside front tyre no visible tread on inner or outer edge

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 KYX is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG08 KYX, 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 YG08 KYX registered?

YG08 KYX is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 KYX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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