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LL08 DHO

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,466 mi
Last recorded92,466 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 DHO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 92,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframe brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe bracket plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 74,166 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 71,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,969 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged fading (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged fading (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,253 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 50,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 47,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 43,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 40,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 37,577 miles

n/s/ front tyre slight cracks

Fail 23 May 2014 37,577 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/ front tyre slight cracks

Pass 14 May 2013 34,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 31,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2011 28,639 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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LL08 DHO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black 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 LL08 DHO, 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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LL08 DHO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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