MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed oil onto exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine by rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
handbrake high
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear tyre low trad pealing
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread pealing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 135?
Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R17 CEX is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 R17 CEX, 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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R17 CEX is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 25 June 2008.
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