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2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,329 mi
Last recorded84,329 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOW 9
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 84,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear subframe brackets corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2024 81,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 77,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,984 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,144 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Sep 2019 71,785 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,228 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,560 miles

child seats fitted

engine and under cover obscuring view of components

Fail 9 Sep 2015 48,598 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

engine and under cover obscuring view of components

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

Nearside Rear devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,649 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 25,206 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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LOW 9 is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LOW 9, 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 LOW 9 registered?

LOW 9 is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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