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GY08 MEU

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,914 mi
Last recorded83,914 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MEU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 67,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,187 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Fail 12 Oct 2018 63,184 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,470 miles

wipers worn

Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,358 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,003 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 48,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,918 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 32,764 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low on centre tread

Pass 20 May 2011 28,556 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 28,490 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GY08 MEU is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GY08 MEU, 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 GY08 MEU registered?

GY08 MEU is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is GY08 MEU safe to buy?

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