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J100 FAF

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,799 mi
Last recorded168,799 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 FAF
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 168,799 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 163,336 miles

Front exhaust fixings/flange corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 163,022 miles

Fuel hose damaged fuel filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front exhaust fixings/flange corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 153,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 157,756 miles

Front exhaust fixings/flange corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 157,749 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust fixings/flange corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 146,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 156,972 miles

Front exhaust fixings/flange corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 141,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 141,229 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 154,914 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2021 154,914 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2021 140,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 150,312 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2020 137,261 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 144,515 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,344 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,914 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 122,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 115,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 115,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm - Found on shaker plates only! (2.4.G.2)

Under bonnet items not checked due to not being able to gain access to area

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 108,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 100,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,931 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,910 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,184 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 23 Mar 2013 55,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,721 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,590 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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J100 FAF is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J100 FAF, 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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J100 FAF is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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