2008 BMW 125 3.0L Petrol · YL57 DAA
2008 BMW 125 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 95,001 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 125
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YL57 DAA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 95,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL57 DAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 125 (YL57 DAA) between February 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached outer nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
YL57 DAA Mileage History
- 03/02/201120,885 mi
- 18/01/201226,592 mi+5,707 mi
- 06/07/201229,190 mi+2,598 mi
- 21/06/201332,160 mi+2,970 mi
- 20/06/201435,296 mi+3,136 mi
- 05/03/201536,385 mi+1,089 mi
- 26/06/201538,631 mi+2,246 mi
- 21/06/201648,872 mi+10,241 mi
- 21/06/201648,872 mi
- 27/06/201759,072 mi+10,200 mi
- 13/07/201865,350 mi+6,278 mi
- 03/04/201968,776 mi+3,426 mi
- 05/03/202071,232 mi+2,456 mi
- 05/03/202071,232 mi
- 09/03/202172,798 mi+1,566 mi
- 10/03/202172,801 mi+3 mi
- 09/03/202274,755 mi+1,954 mi
- 09/03/202274,755 mi
- 08/03/202377,453 mi+2,698 mi
- 14/03/202482,300 mi+4,847 mi
- 13/03/202589,654 mi+7,354 mi
- 13/03/202589,659 mi+5 mi
- 18/03/202695,001 mi+5,342 mi
Average of roughly 4,903 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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