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YK08 NCJ

2008 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,635 mi
Last recorded109,635 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 109,635 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 101,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 92,996 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 84,437 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 75,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2022 75,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,086 miles

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

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 71,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,172 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 53,627 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,554 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,931 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edge.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 32,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,986 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inside and outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 NCJ is a 2008 BMW 125 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NCJ, 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 YK08 NCJ registered?

YK08 NCJ is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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