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YL08 WKY

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,468 mi
Last recorded67,468 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WKY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 67,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,286 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 64,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 63,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,784 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,519 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,800 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 54,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,580 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 32,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,349 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 WKY is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL08 WKY, 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 YL08 WKY registered?

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

Is YL08 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 WKY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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