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LP08 NVS

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,819 mi
Last recorded94,819 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 NVS
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 94,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 90,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,530 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 85,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,819 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,957 miles

Front number plate characters contain grey colouring.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-35-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-35-18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm-4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 71,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-35-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-35-18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,605 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,927 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,765 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 50,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,264 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,897 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,837 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 24,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LP08 NVS 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 77.8%.

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 LP08 NVS, 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 LP08 NVS registered?

LP08 NVS is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is LP08 NVS safe to buy?

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