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GN57 WHG

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

138,785 mi
Last recorded138,785 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 WHG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 138,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 125,579 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 109,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 105,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 103,431 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 101,920 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 93,591 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 82,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 5 May 2017 71,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,665 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Misting of fluid around power steering bottle

Fail 5 May 2015 47,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 47,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,780 miles

NSF and OSF tyres worn more on edges

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 13 Jun 2011 30,056 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,821 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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GN57 WHG is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GN57 WHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN57 WHG registered?

GN57 WHG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is GN57 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN57 WHG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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