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LC08 RSU

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,663 mi
Last recorded117,663 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 RSU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 117,663 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 117,658 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 116,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 116,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 116,732 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 113,920 miles

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 13 Sep 2018 100,721 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 100,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,086 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 80,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,695 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 70,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 56,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 31,015 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 31,015 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,027 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,874 miles

o.s.r. tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 May 2011 14,817 miles

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

o.s.r. tyre worn on 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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LC08 RSU is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LC08 RSU, 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 LC08 RSU registered?

LC08 RSU is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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