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YK08 MWN

2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,452 mi
Last recorded131,452 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MWN
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 131,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 129,647 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 128,084 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,002 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 114,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 106,813 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 103,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 87,635 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 68,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 May 2013 50,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,991 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,142 miles

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

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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YK08 MWN is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK08 MWN, 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 YK08 MWN registered?

YK08 MWN is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YK08 MWN safe to buy?

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