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LM57 WVN

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,326 mi
Last recorded112,326 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 WVN
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 98,461 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 98,407 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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 Mar 2019 88,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake only just made requirements it seems it needs adjustment or repair 19%

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,317 miles

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,606 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,661 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 70,661 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,661 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,163 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 60,163 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,111 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn outer 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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LM57 WVN is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM57 WVN, 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 LM57 WVN registered?

LM57 WVN is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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