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NY08 HKG

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,152 mi
Last recorded149,152 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 HKG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 149,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle starting to corrode including subframes and suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2023 148,219 miles

BONNET STIFF TO OPEN

BRAKE HOSE MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE AT FRONT BOTH SIDES

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHING

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 132,037 miles

Front Bumper insecure INNER WHEEL ARCH LOOSE AT N/S AND O/S MISSING (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHING

ABS WIRING LOOSE AT FRONT BOTH SIDES

BONNET STIFF TO OPEN

BRAKE HOSE MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE AT FRONT BOTH SIDES

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 145,285 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 136,929 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 136,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 123,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,492 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,364 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,704 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,057 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,970 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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NY08 HKG 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 82.4%.

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 NY08 HKG, 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 NY08 HKG registered?

NY08 HKG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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