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HV08 JJX

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,302 mi
Last recorded120,302 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 JJX
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 120,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,696 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 72,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 72,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,580 miles

engine bay covers and under trays

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,643 miles

front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,235 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,123 miles

nsr shock sleave and bump stop broken

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,738 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 JJX is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JJX, 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 JJX is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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