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YL08 XAK

2008 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,987 mi
Last recorded69,987 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 XAK
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 69,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 66,292 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip just outside zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,417 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,261 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,665 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,235 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,538 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,538 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XAK is a 2008 BMW 125 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL08 XAK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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