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MF08 VDM

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VDM
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 84,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 83,254 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,142 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,150 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 76,148 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

BOTH FRONT ABS SENSOR WIRING WRAPPED AROUND SHOCK ABSORBERS

Nearside Front BRAKE WEAR SENSOR INSECURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 75,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,729 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,921 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,631 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,836 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic undersheilds at fromt damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,732 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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MF08 VDM 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 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 MF08 VDM, 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 MF08 VDM registered?

MF08 VDM is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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