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M121 FAF

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,092 mi
Last recorded100,092 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 FAF
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 97,988 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 97,969 miles

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

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits excessive de cat ? (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,633 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 95,603 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,239 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 89,046 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,943 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 59,417 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres bald inner/outer shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 48,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,144 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,318 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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M121 FAF is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M121 FAF, 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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M121 FAF is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is M121 FAF safe to buy?

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