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K14 DBD

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,377 mi
Last recorded87,377 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 DBD
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 87,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear both brake hose x2 (marked) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside rear upper brake pipe (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 84,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside rear both brake hose x2 (marked) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside rear upper brake pipe (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear and offside rear x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,585 miles

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

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flex pipes on n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 80,585 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r18 94 y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flex pipes on n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,164 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction across screen full sun visor strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,749 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside and offside rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm. 255/35/18

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,535 miles

registration plates appear tinted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,396 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 48,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,913 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,408 miles

surface cuts between tread blocks on front tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,173 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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K14 DBD 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 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 K14 DBD, 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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K14 DBD is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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