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YR58 FWD

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,860 mi
Last recorded63,860 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 FWD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,860 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,375 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Large electrical connection near battery in boot is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between two hoses rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between two hoses rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting and heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oily down o/s of engine near exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,032 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 61,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,014 miles

misting on o/s/r shock

o/s/r tyre split on inner side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 55,247 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,998 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn(lipped)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 48,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front brake discs slightly worn(lipped)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 42,868 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some componants.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 20,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2013 19,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,871 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,211 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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YR58 FWD is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR58 FWD, 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 YR58 FWD registered?

YR58 FWD is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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