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LL08 LRE

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,958 mi
Last recorded108,958 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 108,958 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,909 miles

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

rear axle & attachments corroded.

rear diff corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,411 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,846 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge & close to limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,471 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 91,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,638 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap deteriorated.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,342 miles

pattern plates fitted.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 65,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

pattern plates fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,100 miles

pattern number plates fitted.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 58,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

pattern number plates fitted.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,782 miles

o/s/r tyre bald at inner edge and has stone cut to cords but cords not expossed

stone cut at n/s/r inner tyre tread

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 39,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,924 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,406 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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LL08 LRE is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL08 LRE, 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 LRE is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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