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LD08 PKA

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,737 mi
Last recorded64,737 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 PKA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has welding repair.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel has welding repair.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,180 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 56,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,851 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 55,851 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 55,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,355 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,718 miles

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,036 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 45,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,079 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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LD08 PKA is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD08 PKA, 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 LD08 PKA registered?

LD08 PKA is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is LD08 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 PKA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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