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YN08 ZZE

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,535 mi
Last recorded99,535 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 99,535 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 99,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 95,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,576 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 91,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 81,626 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 81,626 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 81,505 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 81,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe Copper to copper fitting (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,285 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,365 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded around mounting areas of suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts wearing on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 67,633 miles

Rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,633 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2018 59,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,479 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 54,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2016 49,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,674 miles

under body covers obscuring some views to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,279 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,364 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)

Pass 14 May 2012 28,079 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,840 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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YN08 ZZE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YN08 ZZE, 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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YN08 ZZE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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