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YL57 CYE

2008 BMW 125

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CYE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 90,878 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 90,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 87,079 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 87,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,651 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,676 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,488 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,111 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 38,352 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 38,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 29,137 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 25,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,562 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 12,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 CYE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CYE, 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 YL57 CYE registered?

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

Is YL57 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CYE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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