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L60 NEM

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,197 mi
Last recorded113,197 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 NEM
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 113,197 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 108,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,455 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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 92,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,546 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,776 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,397 miles

a.n/s/r tyre 3mm

a.o/s/r tyre worn low 2mm

Fail 25 Apr 2014 43,317 miles

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

a.n/s/r tyre 3mm

a.o/s/r tyre worn low 2mm

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,617 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,153 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 25,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,200 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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L60 NEM 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 89.5%.

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 L60 NEM, 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 L60 NEM registered?

L60 NEM is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is L60 NEM safe to buy?

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