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YK58 LFV

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,765 mi
Last recorded152,765 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LFV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 152,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 134,560 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 119,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 110,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 106,625 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 97,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 94,530 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,731 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,891 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2016 85,807 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,325 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 82,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,327 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,300 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,293 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,775 miles

Inner Rear 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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YK58 LFV is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK58 LFV, 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 YK58 LFV registered?

YK58 LFV is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YK58 LFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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