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M21 GFG

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,825 mi
Last recorded111,825 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 GFG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2025 110,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 108,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 106,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 103,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,671 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,310 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,020 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,313 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 13,985 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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M21 GFG is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M21 GFG, 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 M21 GFG registered?

M21 GFG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is M21 GFG safe to buy?

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