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LB08 BGO

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,121 mi
Last recorded82,121 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BGO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has slight leak from seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are on 2mm and worn thin on the extreme inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,872 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,635 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 45,712 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,583 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,434 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LB08 BGO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB08 BGO, 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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LB08 BGO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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