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J44 KFM

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,280 mi
Last recorded135,280 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 KFM
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 135,280 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 135,273 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 130,330 miles

Nearside Rear Slight leak on driveshaft joint

Pass 16 Dec 2023 125,321 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 117,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,506 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 81,908 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,920 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))

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

engine has slight misfire

Fail 26 Apr 2019 73,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine has slight misfire

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,530 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,230 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,841 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,476 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,524 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 22,524 miles

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

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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J44 KFM is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J44 KFM, 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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What year was J44 KFM registered?

J44 KFM is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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