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GL57 UCZ

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,687 mi
Last recorded64,687 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 UCZ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 64,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 63,914 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 63,913 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,670 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,809 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,985 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,121 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 41,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn outer edge offside front tyre worn almost to cords on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 14,014 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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GL57 UCZ is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL57 UCZ, 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 GL57 UCZ registered?

GL57 UCZ is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is GL57 UCZ safe to buy?

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