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MJ08 ZWY

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,100 mi
Last recorded117,100 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ZWY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,100 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2024 117,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 115,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,356 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 112,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 108,762 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,188 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,784 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,778 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking leaking from bleed screw (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,440 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 58,169 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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 35,340 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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MJ08 ZWY is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MJ08 ZWY, 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 MJ08 ZWY registered?

MJ08 ZWY is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is MJ08 ZWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 ZWY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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