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K123 LEP

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,511 mi
Last recorded90,511 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 LEP
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 90,511 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 86,218 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 86,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 74,582 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2021 74,573 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 10 Jul 2021 74,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,116 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 74,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,056 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,203 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 57,013 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 54,663 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 44,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 44,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,230 miles

both front tyres are perished in the tread. both are also heavily worn on the edges from under flation

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the inner edge 10mm to the cords, (26mm is a fail)

o/s/r tyre is so heavily worn on the inner edge due to under inflation that delamination is imminent

Fail 17 Jul 2013 30,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres are perished in the tread. both are also heavily worn on the edges from under flation

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the inner edge 10mm to the cords, (26mm is a fail)

o/s/r tyre is so heavily worn on the inner edge due to under inflation that delamination is imminent

Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,048 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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K123 LEP is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 K123 LEP, 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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K123 LEP is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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