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GV08 RCZ

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 RCZ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2022 158,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brakes pipes slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 9 Mar 2021 150,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 147,834 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 142,161 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 133,667 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,571 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 30 Apr 2015 90,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,241 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 669,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,127 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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GV08 RCZ is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV08 RCZ, 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 GV08 RCZ registered?

GV08 RCZ is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is GV08 RCZ safe to buy?

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