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LF08 ZVA

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,188 mi
Last recorded29,188 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZVA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 May 2025 29,188 miles

Covers impede parts of inspection

fuel cap sill cracking/perishing

Pass 24 May 2024 28,501 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 9 May 2023 27,976 miles

Front both door mirror glasses discolouring

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

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

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

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

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 13 May 2022 27,107 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside and nearside door mirror glasses discolouring.

Pass 26 May 2021 26,573 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 26,082 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

Slight perished in both rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,177 miles

engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,949 miles

engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 18,010 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,551 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,255 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,086 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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LF08 ZVA is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF08 ZVA, 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 LF08 ZVA registered?

LF08 ZVA is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LF08 ZVA safe to buy?

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