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NV08 VKS

2008 BMW 130

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,584 mi
Last recorded132,584 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 VKS
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 132,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 132,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,996 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,433 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 122,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 117,627 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 117,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,468 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 95,468 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,682 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,187 miles

bonnet release catch fault

Fail 30 Jun 2015 56,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,183 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 56,179 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,132 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 25,826 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 25,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner 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 19 Apr 2012 18,139 miles

Both front tyre cracking on tread no cords 215/48/18

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,333 miles

plastic trims under car difficult to inspect b pipes /suspenson

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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NV08 VKS is a 2008 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 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 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV08 VKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV08 VKS registered?

NV08 VKS is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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