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YL08 WXC

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,437 mi
Last recorded88,437 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 88,437 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 88,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 82,612 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,966 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 72,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 67,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 56,072 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 53,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 37,820 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 37,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,763 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres cracked inbetween treads

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,778 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres cracked inbetween treads

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,098 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 29,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,245 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,509 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 WXC is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YL08 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

YL08 WXC is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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