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OW08 HWE

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,052 mi
Last recorded88,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 HWE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Under shield obscuring view

Fail 23 Jun 2026 88,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Under shield obscuring view

Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,297 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 84,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 80,639 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 80,639 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,798 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 73,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,843 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,670 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 48,523 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 41,122 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,978 miles

245/35/18/88y bridgestone

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,959 miles

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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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OW08 HWE 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 OW08 HWE, 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 OW08 HWE registered?

OW08 HWE is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is OW08 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 HWE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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