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FJ57 VJM

2008 BMW 335

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,733 mi
Last recorded125,733 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 33572,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 VJM
MakeBMW
Model335
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 125,733 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front both indicators slight flicker when operating

Nearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative - pre 2009

dash cluster displaying tpms - warning light not illuminated

Pass 19 Nov 2024 123,419 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover & Suspension Bump Stop Damaged / Insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Rear Suspension Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Fail 7 Nov 2024 122,387 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside & Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Arms, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover & Suspension Bump Stop Damaged / Insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Rear Suspension Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Pass 19 Oct 2023 117,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 335?

Based on 38,277 MOT tests across 5,434 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
7,863
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
5,434
On UK Roads
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FJ57 VJM is a 2008 BMW 335 in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 335 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 72,956 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 335 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 335 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ57 VJM registered?

FJ57 VJM is a 2008 BMW 335, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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