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YS08 GFE

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,128 mi
Last recorded104,128 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GFE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 104,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 104,118 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 98,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 98,986 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,926 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 86,801 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 81,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 69,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,778 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,544 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on outer edge of n/side front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,965 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,352 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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YS08 GFE is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey 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 YS08 GFE, 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 YS08 GFE registered?

YS08 GFE is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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