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YH58 ZLY

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZLY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,092 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,591 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,397 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front tyres have deep cuts in tread but no cords exposed

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 46,397 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,286 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 42,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,182 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 25,210 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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YH58 ZLY is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YH58 ZLY, 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 YH58 ZLY registered?

YH58 ZLY is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is YH58 ZLY safe to buy?

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