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LC08 ROU

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ROU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,351 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,772 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 73,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,398 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,017 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre and worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 45,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,081 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,952 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,631 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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LC08 ROU is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC08 ROU, 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 LC08 ROU registered?

LC08 ROU is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is LC08 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 ROU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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