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GL08 BYR

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,179 mi
Last recorded69,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 BYR
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 69,179 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 68,338 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 68,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 65,928 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 65,928 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 62,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,701 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,788 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 51,970 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 49,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 49,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 48,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 4 May 2017 48,054 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 17 May 2016 45,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 45,638 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,251 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,858 miles

both rear tyres wearing quicker on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 30,898 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,362 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 21,351 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,791 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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GL08 BYR is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GL08 BYR, 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 GL08 BYR registered?

GL08 BYR is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is GL08 BYR safe to buy?

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