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E8 BTG

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BTG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 87,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 84,151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 81,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At axle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 74,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 74,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,322 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,420 miles

Central rear v brace mounting plate bolt missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 42,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 39,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 35,837 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges and perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,552 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,666 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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E8 BTG is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 60,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E8 BTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 BTG registered?

E8 BTG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is E8 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 BTG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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