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J333 LES

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,119 mi
Last recorded94,119 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 LES
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 94,119 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 90,286 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 87,167 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 84,986 miles

Nearside Front side mirror darkened reduced visibility

Offside Front side mirror darkened reduced visibility

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust, causing fumes in engine bay and dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 84,986 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side mirror darkened reduced visibility

Offside Front side mirror darkened reduced visibility

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to exhaust, causing fumes in engine bay and dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,859 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,763 miles

Both wing mirror glasses visibility reduced due to being darkened

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 66,763 miles

Both wing mirror glasses visibility reduced due to being darkened

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,940 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))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,353 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 55,353 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,949 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NSR UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK ALL ITEMS

NSR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2.2

OSR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2.5MM

UNDERTRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK ALL ITEMS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,175 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,908 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,614 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 25,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J333 LES is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J333 LES, 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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J333 LES is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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