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2008 BMW 125

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,876 mi
Last recorded116,876 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 NUM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,876 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,199 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 107,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,441 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread but no cords visible

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,856 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,448 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,246 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,659 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,526 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,505 miles

Both front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads getting low,moreso on inner pads.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,505 miles

Both front brake discs look worn.

Front brake pads getting low,moreso on inner pads.

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 NUM is a 2008 BMW 125 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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