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LB57 ZRG

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,827 mi
Last recorded84,827 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 ZRG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 84,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 84,590 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 84,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,892 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5 mm / wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.6 mm / wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Various brake pipes plastic sheathing swollen slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 77,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,071 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,733 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,204 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall no cords visable

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,685 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2011 37,606 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,114 miles

floor pans and engine pan fitted front brake discs worn

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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LB57 ZRG is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LB57 ZRG, 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 LB57 ZRG registered?

LB57 ZRG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is LB57 ZRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 ZRG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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