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HV08 EDJ

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,622 mi
Last recorded130,622 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 EDJ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 130,622 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 130,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 129,211 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 129,211 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 May 2021 126,772 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,271 miles

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

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,344 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 2 Jun 2017 102,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 85,424 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 65,035 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre low on outer edge

Rear tyres low on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 55,792 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 55,791 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,776 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,340 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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HV08 EDJ 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 76.5%.

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 HV08 EDJ, 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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HV08 EDJ is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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