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HIL 555

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,785 mi
Last recorded35,785 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 555
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 35,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear subframe (front) support plates heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 34,632 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 32,767 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 31,719 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,055 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 31,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 30,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 27,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 27,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 25,338 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,984 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2016 23,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 14,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,366 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HIL 555 is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HIL 555, 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 HIL 555 registered?

HIL 555 is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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