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KJ08 AEX

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,024 mi
Last recorded89,024 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 AEX
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 89,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 87,491 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 81,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 80,909 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,103 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 71,096 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,820 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 59,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section of the exhaust's (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,392 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,370 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 47,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,332 miles

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 42,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 22,581 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,713 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,975 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

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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KJ08 AEX is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KJ08 AEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ08 AEX registered?

KJ08 AEX is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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