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J30 BTY

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,019 mi
Last recorded95,019 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BTY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 95,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under cover oily and hot oil smell (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 92,325 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 92,318 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,883 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view door (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view door (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,373 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,062 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 75,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2nd layer of rubber on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,037 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 55,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge, will soon be exposing ply/cords.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen wipers not tested

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,746 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,696 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,532 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 20,045 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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J30 BTY is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey 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 J30 BTY, 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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J30 BTY is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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