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FH08 ZVE

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,301 mi
Last recorded128,301 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 ZVE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 128,301 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,793 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 118,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Limit 0.2 Result 0.937 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine had to get very hot for emissions

Fail 9 Jan 2023 113,159 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

engine cover/undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 105,316 miles

Central Front undertrays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,192 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 101,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,334 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,985 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are perishing

under tray is fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 46,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 39,953 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,490 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 36,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,666 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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FH08 ZVE is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH08 ZVE, 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.

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What year was FH08 ZVE registered?

FH08 ZVE is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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