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YL57 CUG

2008 BMW 125

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CUG
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 68,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,518 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 68,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,267 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 67,262 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 66,294 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper securing clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,489 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,838 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 42,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,359 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,885 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,849 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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YL57 CUG 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 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 YL57 CUG, 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 YL57 CUG registered?

YL57 CUG is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 CUG 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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