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PB04 TOY

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,668 mi
Last recorded142,668 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB04 TOY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 142,668 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

rear heat shield hanging loose

rear subframe corroded not excessively weakened

Pass 9 Nov 2024 138,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 135,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in inner wall (not to cords)

oil leaking on to exhaust

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 135,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has cut in inner wall (not to cords)

oil leaking on to exhaust

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 132,040 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper rubber strut mount in very poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2021 126,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper rubber strut mount in very poor condition

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,365 miles

Front number plate characters slightly discoloured

Front tyres have outer wall damage

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Fail 16 Sep 2019 109,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper rubber strut mount splitting away from centre

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,590 miles

Front front disc brakes starting to wear thin

Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,590 miles

Front front disc brakes starting to wear thin

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,574 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,254 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,301 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 70,149 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 50,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 41,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full BMW 135 reliability report

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PB04 TOY is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PB04 TOY, 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 PB04 TOY registered?

PB04 TOY is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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