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FM57 OMY

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,141 mi
Last recorded150,141 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 OMY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 150,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 150,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 148,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 140,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,360 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 121,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 110,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,031 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield lose

Fail 16 Apr 2019 97,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield lose

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,805 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 87,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 78,573 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,954 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 74,954 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,988 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in sidewall of n/s/r tyre not to cord...

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,138 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 55,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 44,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,352 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,198 miles

front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit......

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,390 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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FM57 OMY is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FM57 OMY, 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 FM57 OMY registered?

FM57 OMY is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is FM57 OMY safe to buy?

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