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M13 GBH

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,325 mi
Last recorded83,325 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 GBH
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 83,325 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 78,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,769 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet cables deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2015 71,472 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet cables deteriorated

brakes warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,146 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,718 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,218 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 40,128 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 35,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,635 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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M13 GBH is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M13 GBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M13 GBH registered?

M13 GBH is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is M13 GBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 GBH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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