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P888 PBH

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 PBH
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 106,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,804 miles

Both headlamps slight loose- brackets broken- still secure

Brake wear warning light on- Offside rear wear sensor wire broken

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside and engine

Fail 22 Sep 2023 98,804 miles

Both headlamps slight loose- brackets broken- still secure

Brake wear warning light on- Offside rear wear sensor wire broken

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside and engine

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 95,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,936 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses starting to perish

under body trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake sensor close to disc

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,907 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,067 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,820 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,681 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,312 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 33,717 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,824 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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P888 PBH is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P888 PBH, 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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P888 PBH is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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