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GR08 VJV

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VJV
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 82,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 82,355 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 82,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 82,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,975 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 77,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,565 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,176 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 77,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,323 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,703 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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GR08 VJV is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR08 VJV, 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 GR08 VJV registered?

GR08 VJV is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is GR08 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 VJV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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