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FN58 DZU

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,824 mi
Last recorded141,824 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 DZU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 141,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 134,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 130,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 124,805 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 113,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 109,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 105,958 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,241 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,651 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,363 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,852 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on edges. Cord nearly exposed.

Offside front tyre tread low on edges. Cord nearly exposed.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 29,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread low on edges. Cord nearly exposed.

Offside front tyre tread low on edges. Cord nearly exposed.

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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FN58 DZU is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FN58 DZU, 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 FN58 DZU registered?

FN58 DZU is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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