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2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,286 mi
Last recorded89,286 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV08 BMW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,286 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 83,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,053 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undedrbody covers

Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 78,821 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,484 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers and undertrays

Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay covers and undertrays

Pass 22 May 2015 53,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2014 47,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2013 39,996 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,990 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 30,990 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)

Pass 27 May 2011 22,956 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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JV08 BMW is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JV08 BMW, 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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JV08 BMW is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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