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YL08 NNO

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,423 mi
Last recorded118,423 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NNO
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 118,423 miles

General surface corrosion undercarriage

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 109,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central to wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 108,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central to wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 106,345 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,416 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,297 miles

engine warning lamp lit

Fail 21 Oct 2017 93,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,491 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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YL08 NNO is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YL08 NNO, 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 YL08 NNO registered?

YL08 NNO is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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