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HK08 WYO

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,323 mi
Last recorded129,323 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 WYO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 129,323 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 125,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 121,587 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 116,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 116,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.084/0.200 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.696/0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 110,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,623 miles

Offside Front brake indicator wear indicator wire loose

fuel cap sealing ring old and perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,814 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (both)

Nearside Front brake wear lead incorrectly routed and slightly loose cable

Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly insecure

Nearside Front inner part of wheel touching brake reaction arm slightly at full lock, requires rectification

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush as marked slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush as marked slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels protruding archs and tyres incorrect size for wheels (5.2.3 (f))

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2017 90,625 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,853 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 80,853 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 10 Aug 2015 74,978 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,767 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)

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2013 55,229 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing close to legal

n/s/f wear indicator insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,940 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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HK08 WYO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HK08 WYO, 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 HK08 WYO registered?

HK08 WYO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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