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130,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wiring broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wiring broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed down to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable corrosion started (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately corrosion started (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable corrosion started (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately corrosion started (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
evidence of possible fuel leak stains on fuel tank and smell
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable corrosion started (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately corrosion started (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable corrosion started (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately corrosion started (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
evidence of possible fuel leak stains on fuel tank and smell
Central under tray bolts missing, still secure
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Central under tray bolts missing, still secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet very hard to open HIGHLY RECOMMEND ATTENTION//
both front headlights loose mountings broken//
both front tyres bauld on inner edges HIGHLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT//
both rear tyres worn 2/3mm recommend replacement//
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
number plates honey comb effect
How Reliable is the BMW 135?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M538 NAC is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M538 NAC, 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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M538 NAC is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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