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M100 SPO

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,042 mi
Last recorded117,042 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 SPO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 117,042 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 109,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 105,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 105,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 99,108 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 91,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 88,851 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 88,837 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 85,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,137 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very slight surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 79,137 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very slight surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,694 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,694 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,406 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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M100 SPO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M100 SPO, 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 M100 SPO registered?

M100 SPO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is M100 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 SPO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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